Jarrod Dyson
Baseball Outfielder with World Series title
Born
August 15th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2006, this baseball player played primarily as an outfielder. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010 and contributed to the Royals' 2015 World Series championship victory. Played for several teams during career, including the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. Known for speed on the bases and defensive skills in the outfield, showcased talent throughout professional career.
Contributed to Kansas City Royals' 2015 World Series win
Stole over 100 bases during MLB career
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