Mitch Moreland

Baseball player and World Series champion

Mitch Moreland - Baseball player and World Series champion
Born

September 6th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball primarily as a first baseman. Drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2007, debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010. Contributed to the Rangers’ successful seasons and later played for the Boston Red Sox. Achieved World Series championship with the Red Sox in 2018. Known for solid defensive skills and power hitting throughout his career, he continued to be impactful during the 2020 season with the San Diego Padres.

Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018

Played eight seasons with the Texas Rangers

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