David Newhan is a former professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on September 7, 1973, in Fullerton, California, and attended high school in Santa Ana. Newhan went on to play college baseball at Pepperdine University, where he was a standout player.
Newhan was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 17th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his major league debut with the San Diego Padres in 1999. Newhan played for the Padres for two seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2001.
Newhan played for the Phillies for one season before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2002. He had a breakout season with the Orioles in 2004, hitting .311 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs in 84 games. Newhan played for the Orioles for two more seasons before being traded to the New York Mets in 2006.
Newhan played for the Mets for one season before being released and signing with the Houston Astros in 2007. He played for the Astros for one season before being released again and signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008. Newhan played for the Dodgers for one season before being released and signing with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.
Newhan retired from professional baseball in 2010 and went on to become a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He also worked as a broadcaster for the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels.
Throughout his career, Newhan was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He played all three outfield positions as well as second base, third base, and shortstop. Newhan was also known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 47 bases in his career.
Overall, David Newhan had a successful career in professional baseball, playing for several teams and making a name for himself as a versatile player. He retired with a career batting average of .253, 24 home runs, and 135 RBIs.
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