Corey Hart is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on March 24, 1982, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and grew up in Grayson County. Hart was a standout athlete in high school, excelling in both baseball and basketball. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 11th round of the 2000 MLB draft and began his professional career in the minor leagues.
Hart made his MLB debut with the Brewers in 2004 and quickly established himself as a promising young player. He played primarily as an outfielder and first baseman and was known for his power hitting and strong arm. Hart had his breakout season in 2007 when he hit 24 home runs and drove in 81 runs, earning him a spot on the National League All-Star team. He followed up that performance with another strong season in 2008, hitting 20 home runs and driving in 91 runs.
Hart continued to be a productive player for the Brewers over the next several seasons, hitting at least 20 home runs in four consecutive seasons from 2010 to 2013. He also won a Silver Slugger award in 2010, which is given to the best offensive player at each position in both the American and National Leagues. Hart's tenure with the Brewers came to an end after the 2013 season when he became a free agent.
Hart signed with the Seattle Mariners for the 2014 season but struggled with injuries and saw limited playing time. He played in just 68 games and hit only six home runs. Hart signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2015 season but again struggled with injuries and saw even less playing time. He played in just 35 games and hit only two home runs. After the 2015 season, Hart became a free agent again and decided to retire from baseball.
Overall, Hart had a solid career in the MLB, playing for 11 seasons and hitting 162 home runs with a career batting average of .271. He was known for his power hitting and was a two-time All-Star and one-time Silver Slugger award winner. Despite his struggles with injuries in his final two seasons, Hart will be remembered as a productive player who helped lead the Brewers to several successful seasons.
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