Nate Freiman

American baseball player, MLB debut in 2013

Nate Freiman - American baseball player, MLB debut in 2013
Born

December 31st, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as a first baseman. Made MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2013. Played for the Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers in the minor leagues. Achieved success in college baseball at Duke University before entering professional baseball. Notable for hitting significant home runs during his career.

Debuted with the Oakland Athletics in 2013

Played in the minor leagues for multiple teams

Excelled in college baseball at Duke University

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