Mike DiFelice
Baseball player and manager, World Series
Born
May 28th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2005, representing teams such as the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and the Detroit Tigers. Transitioned into coaching and managed teams in the minor leagues. Contributed to the game through player development and strategy.
Appeared in the 2003 World Series with the Florida Marlins
Coached in the minor leagues for several teams
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