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Dan Uggla
Dan Uggla on July 12, 2015.jpg
Uggla with the Nationals in 2015
Second baseman
Born: (1980-03-11) March 11, 1980 (age 43)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2006, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2015, for the Washington Nationals
Preceded by Sporting News National League Rookie of the Year
2006
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Willy Taveras
Players Choice NL Most Outstanding Rookie
2006
Succeeded by
Ryan Braun