Mark Reynolds

Baseball player with strong power hitting

Mark Reynolds - Baseball player with strong power hitting
Born

August 3rd, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2007. Played for teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees. Gained recognition for power hitting, consistently hitting home runs during seasons. Contributed to multiple playoff runs and showcased defensive versatility at first and third base.

Hit over 300 home runs in MLB career

Achieved a career-high of 44 home runs in 2009

Participated in the MLB Home Run Derby

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