Steve Pearce is a former professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 13, 1983, in Lakeland, Florida, and attended the University of South Carolina, where he played college baseball.
Pearce was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth round of the 2005 MLB draft and made his major league debut with the team in 2007. He played for the Pirates until 2011, when he was traded to the Houston Astros. Pearce played for the Astros for only a few months before being traded to the New York Yankees.
In 2012, Pearce signed with the Baltimore Orioles, where he had his most successful season to date. He hit .293 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs in 28 games for the Orioles. Pearce played for the Orioles until 2015, when he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Pearce played for the Rays for one season before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2016. He played for the Red Sox for only a few months before being traded back to the Orioles. Pearce played for the Orioles for the remainder of the 2016 season before becoming a free agent.
In 2017, Pearce signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he played for two seasons. He had a strong 2018 season, hitting .284 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 50 games for the Blue Jays. Pearce was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2018 and played a key role in the team's World Series championship that year. He was named the World Series MVP after hitting .333 with three home runs and eight RBIs in five games.
Pearce played for the Red Sox in 2019 before being released in June of that year. He announced his retirement from baseball in September 2019.
Throughout his career, Pearce was known for his versatility, as he played multiple positions, including first base, second base, third base, and outfield. He was also known for his clutch hitting, particularly in the postseason, where he hit .289 with four home runs and 11 RBIs in 12 games.
Overall, Steve Pearce had a successful career in Major League Baseball, playing for several teams and winning a World Series championship with the Boston Red Sox in 2018.
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