David Bell
Baseball player and coach
Born
September 14th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball player primarily for the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Milwaukee Brewers from 1997 to 2006. Transitioned to coaching after retirement from playing, serving as the manager for the Cincinnati Reds since 2019. Achieved success at the minor league level, contributing to player development and team strategy.
Played for San Francisco Giants
Managed the Cincinnati Reds
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