Josh Anderson
Baseball player with the Atlanta Braves
Born
August 10th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Competed for teams including the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, and New York Mets during his career. Notable for speed and defensive skills on the field. Made his MLB debut in 2006 and played through the 2010 season, contributing to each team's roster with both offensive and defensive plays.
Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2006
Played with the Atlanta Braves
Contributed as an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers
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