Jim Edmonds
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
June 27th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1993 to 2010. Represented teams such as the California Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs. Achieved multiple Gold Glove Awards and participated in two All-Star Games. After retiring from professional baseball, transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting, serving as an analyst and commentator for various networks.
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
Won three Gold Glove Awards
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