Ryan Freel
Baseball player for Cincinnati Reds
Born
1976
49 years ago
Died
December 22nd, 2012
12 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, Florida Marlins, and Chicago Cubs. Primarily known as a utility player, Freel spent a significant portion of his career with the Reds, where he exhibited versatility by playing multiple positions. He debuted in the MLB in 2001 and played until 2010. His notable season was in 2007, when he achieved a batting average of .281 and a career-high stolen bases total. Freel was recognized for his energetic playing style and commitment to the game.
Played for Cincinnati Reds from 2003 to 2009
Achieved a career batting average of .281 in 2007
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