Todd Frazier
Professional baseball player, 2015 All-Star
Born
February 12th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in Major League Baseball for several teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, and New York Mets. Achieved significant success during the 2015 season, earning an All-Star selection and winning the Home Run Derby. Featured prominently in the 2016 World Series, contributing to team efforts in key games. Concluded a notable career with multiple achievements.
Selected as an All-Star in 2015
Won the Home Run Derby in 2015
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