J. D. Drew
Baseball outfielder and World Series champion
Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1998 to 2011. Teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2007, contributing significantly in the playoffs. Selected as an All-Star in 2008 while playing with the Red Sox. Finished his career with a .278 batting average, highlighting consistent offensive production.
Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2007.
Selected as an All-Star in 2008.
Had a .278 career batting average.
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November 20th, 1937 88 years ago
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November 20th, 1935 90 years ago
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