Nate Schierholtz

Baseball player with the San Francisco Giants

Nate Schierholtz - Baseball player with the San Francisco Giants
Born

February 15th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 2008 to 2016. Schierholtz debuted with the San Francisco Giants and contributed to the team's successes during his tenure. He later played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Washington Nationals. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his strong defensive skills and ability to hit in the clutch during games.

Debuted with the San Francisco Giants in 2008

Won the 2012 World Series with the Giants

Played for the Chicago Cubs in 2014

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