Bret Boone is a former American professional baseball player who played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons. Boone was born on April 6, 1969, in El Cajon, California, and grew up in a family of baseball players. His father, Bob Boone, was a catcher in the MLB, and his grandfather, Ray Boone, was a third baseman.
Boone began his professional baseball career in 1990 when he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fifth round of the MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Mariners in 1992 and played with the team until 1993. Boone then played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1994 to 1998, where he established himself as one of the best second basemen in the league. He was named to the National League All-Star team in 1998 and won a Gold Glove Award for his defensive skills.
In 1999, Boone was traded to the Atlanta Braves, where he played for one season before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 2000. He had a career year with the Padres in 2001, hitting .331 with 37 home runs and 141 runs batted in (RBIs). He was named to the National League All-Star team and won a Silver Slugger Award for his offensive performance.
Boone was traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2001, where he played for three seasons. He had another strong season in 2003, hitting .294 with 35 home runs and 117 RBIs. He was named to the American League All-Star team and won another Gold Glove Award for his defensive skills.
Boone played his final season in the MLB with the Minnesota Twins in 2005 before retiring from professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,775 games, hit .266 with 252 home runs and 1,021 RBIs, and won four Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards.
Boone was known for his defensive skills at second base, as well as his power hitting and ability to drive in runs. He was also known for his competitive spirit and leadership on the field. Boone was a key player on several successful teams throughout his career, including the 2001 Seattle Mariners, who won a record-tying 116 games during the regular season.
After retiring from professional baseball, Boone worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN and the MLB Network. He also served as the manager of the Washington Nationals' minor league team, the Potomac Nationals, in 2010.
Overall, Bret Boone had a successful career as a professional baseball player, earning recognition for his defensive and offensive skills and contributing to several successful teams throughout his 14 seasons in the MLB.
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