Damon Berryhill was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on December 3, 1963, in South Carolina, and grew up in Georgia. Berryhill attended the University of Georgia, where he played college baseball and was named an All-American in 1984.
Berryhill was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 1984 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 1987 and played for the Cubs until 1991. During his time with the Cubs, Berryhill was known for his strong arm and defensive skills as a catcher. He also had a solid batting average, hitting .283 in 1988 and .275 in 1990.
In 1992, Berryhill signed with the Atlanta Braves as a free agent. He played for the Braves for three seasons and was a part of the team that won the World Series in 1995. Berryhill played a key role in the Braves' championship run, hitting .333 in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and .286 in the World Series.
After his stint with the Braves, Berryhill played for several other teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants. He retired from baseball in 1998 with a career batting average of .255, 53 home runs, and 284 runs batted in (RBIs).
After his playing career, Berryhill became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He also worked as a broadcaster for the Cubs and Braves. In 2013, Berryhill was named the manager of the Chicago Cubs' Class A affiliate, the Kane County Cougars. He led the team to a Midwest League championship in his first season as manager.
Overall, Damon Berryhill had a successful career as a catcher in the MLB. He was known for his defensive skills and played a key role in the Braves' World Series championship in 1995. After retiring from baseball, Berryhill continued to work in the sport as a coach and broadcaster.
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