Mark Lemke

Baseball player for Atlanta Braves

Mark Lemke - Baseball player for Atlanta Braves
Born

August 13th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Atlanta Braves. Career spanned from 1990 to 1998. Contributed to the Braves' success during their 1995 World Series championship. Post-retirement, transitioned into coaching and hosting a radio show focused on baseball.

Played second base for Atlanta Braves

Won World Series with Atlanta Braves in 1995

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