Justin Huber

Baseball player with MLB experience

Justin Huber - Baseball player with MLB experience
Born

July 1st, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Played as a first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Debuted in MLB in 2005 with the Kansas City Royals. Also played in Nippon Professional Baseball during his career. Competed in the Australian Baseball League, earning recognition for performances that contributed to his teams.

Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2005

Played for Kansas City Royals

Competed in Nippon Professional Baseball

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