Michael Saunders
Canadian baseball player with Mariners
Born
November 19th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 2009 to 2019. Debuted with the Seattle Mariners where he spent several seasons, contributing significantly to the team. Later played for other teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2016. Represented Canada in international competition, participating in the World Baseball Classic.
Selected as an All-Star in 2016
Played for Seattle Mariners from 2009-2015
Participated in World Baseball Classic for Canada
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