Rob Deer

Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers

Rob Deer - Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers
Born

September 29th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 1986 to 1996. Played for teams including the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Detroit Tigers. Achieved a career-best 27 home runs in 1991. Known for a power hitting style, recorded significant strikeouts alongside home run totals. Contributed to the Brewers' run to the 1982 World Series, historically significant for the team.

Achieved 27 home runs in 1991

Played in the 1982 World Series

Represented the Milwaukee Brewers

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