Quinton McCracken was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 16, 1970, in Wilmington, North Carolina. McCracken attended Duke University, where he played college baseball and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year in 1992.
McCracken was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 25th round of the 1992 Major League Baseball draft. He made his Major League debut with the Rockies in 1995 and played with the team until 1998. During his time with the Rockies, McCracken was known for his speed and was a valuable pinch-runner and defensive replacement.
In 1999, McCracken signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a free agent. He played with the Devil Rays for two seasons before being traded to the Minnesota Twins in 2001. McCracken played with the Twins for one season before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2002.
McCracken played with the Mariners for two seasons before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004. He played with the Diamondbacks for one season before being traded back to the Mariners in 2005. McCracken played his final season in the Major Leagues with the Cincinnati Reds in 2006.
Throughout his career, McCracken was known for his speed and versatility. He played all three outfield positions and was a valuable pinch-runner and defensive replacement. McCracken finished his career with a .274 batting average, 21 home runs, and 194 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, McCracken worked as a scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks and as a special assistant to the general manager for the Houston Astros. In 2017, he was named the director of player development for the Seattle Mariners.
Overall, Quinton McCracken had a successful career in Major League Baseball. He was known for his speed and versatility and played for several teams during his career. McCracken's contributions to the game have continued off the field, as he has worked in various roles in baseball since retiring as a player.
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