Matt Holliday
Baseball player and All-Star outfielder
Born
January 15th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 2004 to 2018. Started professional career with the Colorado Rockies, where he became a two-time All-Star and won a batting title in 2007. Contributed significantly to the Rockies' run to the World Series in 2007. Later played for the St. Louis Cardinals, winning a World Series championship in 2011. Known for offensive prowess, earning Silver Slugger Awards and multiple All-Star selections throughout career.
Two-time All-Star
Won a batting title in 2007
Won the World Series in 2011
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