J. J. Hardy

Baseball shortstop and All-Star player

J. J. Hardy - Baseball shortstop and All-Star player
Born

August 19th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, and Baltimore Orioles. Achieved All-Star selections and won Gold Glove Awards for exceptional defensive skills. Contributed significantly to the Orioles' playoff run in 2014, helping the team reach the American League Championship Series.

Selected as an All-Star in 2013

Won Gold Glove Award in 2013

Played a key role in the Baltimore Orioles' 2014 playoff run

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