Marcus Jensen
Baseball player and coach for American teams
Born
December 14th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This American baseball player played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 2001. Teams included the San Francisco Giants, the Chicago White Sox, and the Detroit Tigers. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of younger players in various leagues. Coached at both the collegiate and professional levels, fostering skills in players and providing mentorship.
Played as a catcher for the San Francisco Giants
Coached at various collegiate and professional levels
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