John Buck
Baseball player, All-Star catcher
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Athletes & Sports Figures
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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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