Jeffrey Hammonds was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 13 seasons. He was born on March 5, 1971, in New Jersey and attended Stanford University, where he played college baseball.
Hammonds was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round of the 1992 MLB draft and made his Major League debut in 1993. He played for the Orioles for four seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1996.
In 1998, Hammonds had a breakout season with the Reds, hitting .304 with 22 home runs and 66 RBIs. He was named to the National League All-Star team that year and finished 14th in the MVP voting.
After one season with the Reds, Hammonds was traded to the Colorado Rockies, where he played for three seasons. He had another strong season in 2000, hitting .335 with 20 home runs and 106 RBIs.
Hammonds then played for the Milwaukee Brewers for two seasons before finishing his career with the Washington Nationals in 2005. He retired with a career batting average of .272, 110 home runs, and 423 RBIs.
Throughout his career, Hammonds was known for his speed and athleticism. He stole 147 bases and was caught stealing only 38 times. He also played all three outfield positions and was a solid defensive player.
After retiring from baseball, Hammonds worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN and the MLB Network. He also served as a special assistant to the general manager for the Rockies and was a coach for the USA Baseball 18U National Team.
Overall, Jeffrey Hammonds had a successful career in Major League Baseball, earning an All-Star selection and finishing in the top 20 in MVP voting. He was a versatile player who contributed both offensively and defensively and was known for his speed and athleticism.
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