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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