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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