Desmond Jennings
American baseball player and outfielder
Born
October 30th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Played primarily as an outfielder, contributing to the team's performance during his tenure. Suffered injuries that impacted playing time, leading to a limited career after his initial rise. After several seasons, moved on to play in minor leagues before exiting the sport.
Debuted with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010
Played in MLB for five seasons
Contributed to the team's playoff run in 2013
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