Kimera Bartee

Baseball player, Detroit Tigers outfielder

Kimera Bartee - Athletes & Sports Figures born July 21st, 1972
Born
Died

2021
5 years ago — 49 years old

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Athletes & Sports Figures

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United States

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A professional baseball player, played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001. Debuted with the Detroit Tigers and also played for the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets. Primarily an outfielder, contributed to various teams with fielding skills and batting ability. Completed a collegiate career at the University of Nebraska before being drafted by the Tigers.

Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1996

Played primarily for the Detroit Tigers

Appeared in 186 MLB games

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