Jason Kendall
Baseball catcher, All-Star Game participant
Born
June 26th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. Debuted in 1996 and played until 2010. Achieved two All-Star selections during his career. Noted for a strong defensive skill set and the ability to effectively handle pitchers. Recorded over 2,400 hits and was respected for his approach to the game throughout his career.
Selected as an All-Star in 1996 and 2000
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1996 to 2004
Amassed over 2,400 career hits
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