(March 17, 1971- )
Born in Maryland Heights, Missouri
3rd Baseman for the San Francisco Giants (1996–2000, 2002), Chicago Cubs (2001–2002), Boston Red Sox (2003–2005) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006)
American League Batting Champion (2003)
American League Silver Slugger Award winner (2003)

He was a switch hitter.
He endured three knee surgeries in a span of two years.
He delayed a trade to Chicago in order to attend the Cal State football game.
One of his nicknames was 'Billy Ballgame.'
He was primarily used as a pinch hitter in the earlier stages of his career.

He was viewed as being an unselfish player.
He is the first switch hitter in major league history to record two grand slams in the same inning from opposite sides of the plate.
He was an integral part of the Red Sox improbable ALCS comeback (2004).
He was a consistent player throughout his career.

Credit: Ricky

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