Reed Johnson
American baseball player with Dodgers stint

Born
December 8th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player, played Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2014. Primarily a right fielder, contributed to various teams including the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Achieved notable success with the Cubs, being part of the roster during their 2008 National League Central Division championship. Known for a strong defensive ability and a capacity to perform well off the bench.
Played for the Chicago Cubs during 2008 NL Central Division championship
Spent 2003-2014 providing depth to multiple MLB teams
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