José Offerman
Baseball player and manager, 2-time All-Star
Played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 2005, primarily as a first baseman and designated hitter. Teams included the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners. Achieved All-Star status twice during career. Transitioned to managing in various independent leagues after retirement from playing. Offerman had a notable career in the Dominican Professional Baseball League as well.
Selected as a 2-time MLB All-Star
Played for Los Angeles Dodgers
Contributed to Dominican baseball leagues
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November 8th, 1908 117 years ago
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Born
November 8th, 1739 286 years ago
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