Cliff Pennington is a former Major League Baseball player who played primarily as a shortstop and second baseman. He was born on June 15, 1984, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, where he played college baseball for the Aggies.
Pennington was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft and made his debut for the team in 2008. He played for the Athletics for four seasons, from 2008 to 2011, before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012.
During his time with the Athletics, Pennington was known for his solid defense and ability to get on base. He was also a versatile player, able to play multiple positions in the infield. In 2010, he helped lead the Athletics to the American League West division title.
After being traded to the Diamondbacks, Pennington continued to be a reliable utility player, playing both shortstop and second base. He played for the Diamondbacks for two seasons before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014.
Pennington played for the Blue Jays for one season before signing with the Los Angeles Angels in 2015. He played for the Angels for two seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2017.
In his final season in the majors, Pennington played for the Texas Rangers in 2018. He announced his retirement from baseball in January 2019.
Throughout his career, Pennington was known for his strong work ethic and leadership qualities. He was respected by his teammates and coaches for his professionalism and dedication to the game.
In total, Pennington played in 971 games over 10 seasons in the majors. He had a career batting average of .242 with 29 home runs and 246 RBIs. While he was never a star player, Pennington was a valuable contributor to every team he played for and was respected for his consistency and reliability.
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