Greg Colbrunn was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on July 26, 1969, in Fontana, California. Colbrunn attended high school in his hometown and then went on to play college baseball at the University of Arizona.
After college, Colbrunn was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the sixth round of the 1990 Major League Baseball draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his major league debut with the Expos in 1992. Colbrunn played for the Expos for two seasons before being traded to the Florida Marlins in 1994.
Colbrunn played for the Marlins for two seasons and was a member of the team that won the 1997 World Series. He hit a game-winning home run in Game 4 of the series, which helped the Marlins win the championship. After the 1997 season, Colbrunn became a free agent and signed with the Minnesota Twins.
Colbrunn played for the Twins for one season before being traded to the Atlanta Braves in 1999. He played for the Braves for two seasons before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in 2001. Colbrunn played for the Rockies for one season before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2002.
Colbrunn played for the Mariners for two seasons before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004. He played for the Diamondbacks for one season before retiring from baseball at the end of the season.
Throughout his career, Colbrunn was known for his ability to hit for power. He hit 98 home runs and had a career batting average of .289. He was also known for his ability to play multiple positions, including first base and outfield.
After retiring from baseball, Colbrunn became a hitting coach. He worked for several minor league teams before being hired by the Boston Red Sox in 2013. Colbrunn was the hitting coach for the Red Sox during their 2013 World Series championship season.
In 2014, Colbrunn suffered a brain hemorrhage and had to take a leave of absence from the Red Sox. He eventually returned to the team but resigned from his position as hitting coach at the end of the season.
Overall, Greg Colbrunn had a successful baseball career and was a valuable member of several teams. He was known for his power hitting and versatility on the field. After retiring from baseball, he became a successful hitting coach and helped lead the Red Sox to a World Series championship.
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