Robert Fick

Baseball player, World Series champion

Robert Fick - Baseball player, World Series champion
Born

March 15th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as an infielder and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 1999 with the Detroit Tigers. Played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Atlanta Braves in addition to the Tigers. Contributed to the 2003 Florida Marlins championship team, earning a World Series title. Additionally played in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball for the Chiba Lotte Marines. Known for a solid batting average and versatility on the field.

Won the World Series with the Florida Marlins in 2003

Played for the Detroit Tigers from 1999 to 2002

Contributed to teams in MLB and NPB

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