John Buck

Baseball player, All-Star catcher

John Buck - Baseball player, All-Star catcher
Born

July 7th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2014, representing teams such as the Kansas City Royals, Florida Marlins, and New York Mets. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2010 while with the Florida Marlins. Played a total of 1,026 games in his MLB career, contributing to the teams with his defensive skills and batting performances.

Selected as an All-Star in 2010

Played for the Kansas City Royals and Miami Marlins

Accumulated 171 career home runs

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