Danny Bautista was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 11 seasons. He was born on May 24, 1972, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Bautista began his professional baseball career in 1990 when he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Detroit Tigers.
Bautista made his Major League debut on September 1, 1993, with the Tigers. He played in 11 games that season and hit .250 with one home run and four RBIs. Bautista spent the next two seasons with the Tigers, primarily as a backup outfielder. In 1996, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves.
Bautista played for the Braves for three seasons, from 1997 to 1999. He was primarily used as a fourth outfielder and pinch hitter during his time with the team. In 1998, Bautista played in a career-high 118 games and hit .269 with six home runs and 36 RBIs.
After his time with the Braves, Bautista played for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2000 to 2003. He was a key member of the Diamondbacks' 2001 World Series championship team. In the postseason that year, Bautista hit .357 with two home runs and six RBIs in 14 games.
Bautista's best season came in 2002 when he hit .306 with 15 home runs and 61 RBIs in 135 games. He also won a Gold Glove award that season for his outstanding defensive play in the outfield.
Bautista finished his Major League career with the Kansas City Royals in 2004. He played in 82 games that season and hit .283 with three home runs and 23 RBIs.
Overall, Bautista played in 1,011 Major League games and hit .272 with 79 home runs and 423 RBIs. He was known for his strong arm in the outfield and his ability to hit for average.
After his playing career, Bautista worked as a coach and instructor in the Dominican Republic. He also founded the Danny Bautista Baseball Academy, which provides training and development for young baseball players.
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