Jacob Stallings

Baseball catcher and Gold Glove winner

Jacob Stallings - Baseball catcher and Gold Glove winner
Born

December 22nd, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball, representing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earned recognition for defensive skills, leading to a Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2021. Contributed significantly to team strategy and performance during tenure.

Won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2021

Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2019 to 2021

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