Mark Bellhorn
Major League Baseball player and infielder
Born
August 23rd, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an infielder in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2008. Achieved significant success with the Boston Red Sox, contributing to the team's 2004 World Series championship. Also played for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and other teams during his career. Noted for versatility in playing multiple infield positions and had a reputation for being an effective left-handed hitter, particularly during his time in Boston.
Contributed to the 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series win
Played for multiple MLB teams including the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics
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