Shea Hillenbrand
Baseball player and All-Star infielder
Born
July 27th, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1975, this baseball player gained recognition as an infielder in Major League Baseball. Primarily played for the Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Blue Jays. Achieved significant success as a two-time All-Star during the early 2000s. Noted for solid offensive skills and versatility on the field. Retired from professional baseball after a season with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Selected as a 2002 and 2003 All-Star
Played for Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks
Achieved a .290 career batting average
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