Hank Conger

Baseball player and catcher for MLB teams

Hank Conger - Baseball player and catcher for MLB teams
Born

January 29th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Completed a career as a Major League Baseball catcher. Played for the Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, and Tampa Bay Rays. Made his MLB debut in 2010. Captured a World Series title with the Houston Astros in 2017. Known for defensive skills behind the plate and contributed offensively during multiple seasons.

Debuted with the Los Angeles Angels in 2010

Won the World Series with the Houston Astros in 2017

Played for the Tampa Bay Rays

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