Lonnie Chisenhall

American baseball player for the Indians

Lonnie Chisenhall - American baseball player for the Indians
Born

October 4th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball. Made debut in 2011 with the Cleveland Indians. Contributed to the team's success during multiple seasons. Achieved a career batting average of .260 across several years of play. Known for strong offensive performances and defensive skills at third base.

Debuted in MLB with the Cleveland Indians

Achievements include a .260 career batting average

Played in the 2016 World Series

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