David Ross
Baseball player and manager, World Series champion
Born
March 19th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs. Served as manager for the Chicago Cubs. Won the 2016 World Series with the Cubs and became a key player during the championship run. Post-playing career involved transitioning to management and providing insights into the game.
Played as a catcher for the Chicago Cubs
Won the 2016 World Series
Served as manager for the Chicago Cubs
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