Freddy Guzman is a former professional baseball player who played as an outfielder. He was born on January 20, 1981, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Guzman began his professional baseball career in 1999 when he signed with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent.
Guzman spent several years in the minor leagues, playing for various teams in the Padres organization. He made his major league debut on September 6, 2004, with the Padres. He played in 10 games that season, recording two hits in 10 at-bats.
Over the next few years, Guzman bounced around between the major and minor leagues. He played for the Padres, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, and Washington Nationals. He was primarily used as a pinch runner and defensive replacement, as he was known for his speed and base-stealing ability.
Guzman's best season came in 2008 when he played for the Rangers. He appeared in 89 games, recording 25 stolen bases and a .266 batting average. He also played in 10 games for the Yankees that season.
After the 2008 season, Guzman's career began to decline. He played in just 11 games for the Nationals in 2009 and spent the next few years playing in the minor leagues. He played for various teams in the Mexican League, as well as the independent leagues.
Guzman's last professional baseball season was in 2013 when he played for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He appeared in 101 games that season, recording 40 stolen bases and a .267 batting average.
Throughout his career, Guzman was known for his speed and base-stealing ability. He recorded 73 stolen bases in 307 career games in the major leagues. He also played solid defense in the outfield, recording a .988 fielding percentage.
Overall, Guzman had a solid professional baseball career, playing for several teams in the major and minor leagues. While he never became a star player, he was known for his speed and defensive abilities, and he was a valuable asset to any team he played for.
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