Kurt Ainsworth
Baseball player and Marucci Sports co-founder
Born
September 9th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants after being drafted in the 2000 MLB Draft. His professional career included notable stints in both the Major and Minor Leagues. Following retirement from baseball, co-founded Marucci Sports, a company known for producing high-quality baseball bats. The company gained wide recognition in the baseball community and established itself as a leading brand.
Played for the San Francisco Giants
Co-founded Marucci Sports
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