Reggie Sanders

Baseball player with World Series titles

Reggie Sanders - Baseball player with World Series titles
Born

December 1st, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, had a career spanning from 1986 to 2006. Played for multiple Major League Baseball teams, including the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Royals. Achieved notable success by winning two World Series championships during tenures with the Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Renowned for versatility in the outfield and base running skills, with a career batting average of approximately .273.

Won two World Series titles with the Florida Marlins in 1997 and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001

Played for 12 different teams during a 20-year career

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