Doug Mirabelli

Baseball player and coach

Doug Mirabelli - Baseball player and coach
Born

October 18th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2007. Primarily associated with the Boston Red Sox, contributed to the team's 2004 World Series championship. Later transitioned into coaching roles in various leagues.

Contributed to the Boston Red Sox 2004 World Series win

Played for the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers

Served as a coach in independent baseball leagues

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