Rob Deer
Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers
Born
September 29th, 1960
64 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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