Gerardo Parra
Baseball player and coach
Born
May 6th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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A professional baseball player and coach, this individual played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as an outfielder. His career spanned from 2009 to 2020, with significant tenures at teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Francisco Giants. In 2011, won a Gold Glove Award while with the Diamondbacks, recognized for defensive excellence. Transitioned to a coaching role after retirement, contributing knowledge and experience to the next generation of players.
Won a Gold Glove Award in 2011
Played for multiple MLB teams
Served as a coach post-retirement
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