David DeJesus is a former professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on December 20, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Manalapan Township, New Jersey. DeJesus attended Rutgers University, where he played college baseball for the Scarlet Knights.
DeJesus was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 2000 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Royals on September 2, 2003, and played for the team until 2010. During his time with the Royals, DeJesus was known for his consistent hitting and solid defense in the outfield. He had a career batting average of .289 with the Royals and was a fan favorite in Kansas City.
In 2011, DeJesus signed with the Oakland Athletics as a free agent. He played for the Athletics for one season before being traded to the Washington Nationals in 2012. DeJesus was then traded to the Chicago Cubs later that same year. He played for the Cubs for two seasons before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013.
DeJesus played for the Rays for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Angels in 2015. He played in only 30 games for the Angels before being released in August of that year. DeJesus then signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets but did not play in any games for the team.
Throughout his career, DeJesus was known for his versatility as an outfielder. He played all three outfield positions and was a reliable defender. He was also known for his ability to hit for average and get on base. DeJesus had a career batting average of .275 with 99 home runs and 573 runs batted in (RBIs).
DeJesus retired from baseball in 2016 after playing for 13 seasons in the MLB. He finished his career with a .275 batting average, 99 home runs, and 573 RBIs. After retiring, DeJesus became a baseball analyst for Fox Sports and MLB Network. He also started his own baseball training facility in Illinois called the David DeJesus Baseball Academy.
In conclusion, David DeJesus had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for several teams over the course of 13 seasons. He was known for his consistent hitting, solid defense, and versatility as an outfielder. DeJesus retired from baseball in 2016 and has since become a baseball analyst and started his own training facility.
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