Josh Harrison

Professional baseball player, MLB All-Star

Josh Harrison - Professional baseball player, MLB All-Star
Born

July 8th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, recognized for significant contributions on the field, primarily played as an infielder. Achieved All-Star status in 2019 while with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Demonstrated versatility by playing multiple positions including second base and third base. Played for teams such as the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers during a career that spanned several years in Major League Baseball.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2019

Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Contributed to team performance as an infielder

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