Mark Grudzielanek

Baseball player and manager with a long career

Mark Grudzielanek - Baseball player and manager with a long career
Born

June 30th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, played primarily as a second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2010. Teams included the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals. Contributed to the St. Louis Cardinals' 2006 World Series championship. Later transitioned to management, serving as a coach in various minor leagues, sharing expertise with up-and-coming players.

Played in MLB for 15 seasons

Won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006

Coached in minor league baseball

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