Ryan Shealy
American baseball player and first baseman
Born
August 29th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A baseball player played primarily as a first baseman in Major League Baseball. Played for the Kansas City Royals and the Colorado Rockies. Achieved success in minor leagues with notable performances, contributing to team offensives. Retired from professional baseball after a career in both major and minor leagues.
Played for the Kansas City Royals
Played for the Colorado Rockies
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