Terrence Long

American baseball player, Oakland Athletics

Terrence Long - American baseball player, Oakland Athletics
Born

February 29th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball outfielder, played in the Major Leagues from 1998 to 2005. Significant career spent with the Oakland Athletics, contributing to the team's success during the early 2000s. Also played for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Cincinnati Reds. Participated in both the 2000 and 2001 seasons as an everyday player, showcasing consistent performance at the plate and in the field. Infamous for his 2001 season when he achieved a batting average of .325.

Played for the Oakland Athletics

Participated in the 2000 and 2001 MLB seasons

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