Dan Uggla is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for ten seasons. He was primarily a second baseman and played for four different teams during his career. Uggla was known for his power hitting and his ability to hit home runs.
Uggla was born on March 11, 1980, in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended the University of Memphis and played college baseball for the Memphis Tigers. He was not drafted after his college career, but he signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an undrafted free agent in 2001.
Uggla made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2006. He played in 154 games that season and hit 27 home runs, which was a record for a rookie second baseman. He was named to the National League All-Star team and finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting.
After the 2006 season, Uggla was traded to the Florida Marlins. He played for the Marlins for five seasons and was a consistent power hitter during his time there. He hit 30 or more home runs in four of his five seasons with the Marlins and was named to the All-Star team in three of those seasons.
In 2011, Uggla was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He played for the Braves for three seasons and continued to hit for power, but his batting average declined during his time there. He was released by the Braves in 2014 and signed with the San Francisco Giants for the 2015 season. He played in just 13 games for the Giants before being released.
Uggla finished his career with a .241 batting average, 235 home runs, and 758 runs batted in (RBIs). He was known for his power hitting and his ability to hit home runs, but he also struck out frequently and had a low batting average. He was a three-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger award in 2010.
After retiring from baseball, Uggla became a coach and instructor. He has worked with several minor league teams and has also worked with individual players. He has also been involved in charity work and has raised money for various causes.
Overall, Dan Uggla had a successful career as a power hitter in the MLB. He was known for his ability to hit home runs and was a consistent power hitter throughout his career. While he had some struggles with his batting average and strikeouts, he was still a valuable player for the teams he played for.
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