Chris Denorfia is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on July 15, 1980, in Bristol, Connecticut, and attended Wheaton College in Massachusetts.
Denorfia began his professional baseball career in 2002 when he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 19th round of the MLB draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Reds in 2005. However, he only played in 16 games that season and was eventually traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2007.
Denorfia played for the Athletics for two seasons before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 2010. It was with the Padres that Denorfia had some of his best seasons. He played for the Padres for five seasons and was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions, including all three outfield positions.
In 2014, Denorfia was traded to the Seattle Mariners, where he played for the remainder of the season. He then signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2015 but was released in August of that year. Denorfia officially announced his retirement from baseball in January 2017.
Throughout his career, Denorfia was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to the game. He was also known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching, which made him a valuable asset to many teams.
Overall, Denorfia played in 764 MLB games and had a career batting average of .272. He hit 38 home runs and had 178 RBIs. While he was never a star player, Denorfia was a reliable and consistent player who was respected by his teammates and coaches.
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