Travis Hafner
Baseball player and designated hitter

Born
June 3rd, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, primarily played as a designated hitter. Played for the Cleveland Indians, where significant contributions occurred from 2003 to 2012. Achieved personal bests during 2006, leading the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Notable for a powerful batting style and exceptional offensive skills that contributed to the team's performance during his tenure.
Represented Cleveland Indians in MLB
Achieved a career high of 42 home runs in 2006
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