Taylor Teagarden

Baseball player, Texas Rangers catcher

Taylor Teagarden - Baseball player, Texas Rangers catcher
Born

December 21st, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2009 with the Texas Rangers. Played primarily as a catcher, contributing to the team's roster for several seasons. Experienced success with the Rangers during playoff appearances. After leaving the Rangers, played for teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets. Showed potential as a defensive catcher and earned a reputation for his skills behind the plate.

Debuted with the Texas Rangers in 2009

Contributed to playoff appearances with the Rangers

Played for the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets

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