Seth Smith

Baseball Player, 2011 All-Star

Seth Smith - Baseball Player, 2011 All-Star
Born

September 30th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, this individual played primarily as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Career spanned from 2007 to 2018. Teams included the Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Mariners. Achieved notable success in various seasons with a focus on offensive production. Selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2011 while playing with the Colorado Rockies. Played a significant role in the teams' outfield strategies, contributing both offensively and defensively throughout the career.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2011

Played for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, and San Diego Padres

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