Esteban German is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for several teams. He was born on January 26, 1978, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. German began his professional baseball career in 1996 when he signed with the Oakland Athletics as an amateur free agent. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his Major League debut with the Athletics in 2002.
German played for the Athletics for two seasons before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 2004. He played for the Rangers for three seasons, primarily as a utility infielder. In 2007, German was traded to the Kansas City Royals, where he played for two seasons. He then signed with the Detroit Tigers in 2009, where he played for one season before being released.
Throughout his career, German was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He primarily played second base, third base, and shortstop, but also played outfield and first base on occasion. He was also known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing a total of 41 bases in his career.
German's best season came in 2006 when he played for the Rangers. He appeared in 117 games and hit .326 with 2 home runs and 25 RBIs. He also stole 16 bases and scored 53 runs. However, he was never able to replicate that level of success in subsequent seasons.
After being released by the Tigers in 2010, German played in the minor leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles. He also played in the Mexican League and the Dominican Winter League before retiring from professional baseball in 2013.
Overall, Esteban German had a solid career as a utility player in the Major Leagues. He played for several teams and was known for his versatility and speed on the basepaths. While he never became a star player, he was a valuable asset to the teams he played for and made a lasting impact on the game of baseball.
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