Aaron Holbert facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aaron Holbert |
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: January 9, 1973 Torrance, California |
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| April 14, 1996, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| October 2, 2005, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| Batting average | .200 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 2 | ||
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Aaron Keith Holbert (born January 9, 1973) is a former American professional baseball player. He played as an infielder for two teams in Major League Baseball (MLB): the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.
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Playing Career Highlights
First MLB Games
Aaron Holbert joined the St. Louis Cardinals for one game in 1996. He played in that game but did not get any hits. After that, he spent several years playing in minor league baseball.
He returned to Major League Baseball on August 16, 2005. He was called up by the Cincinnati Reds from their top minor league team, the Louisville Bats. This happened because another player, Ryan Freel, was temporarily unable to play due to an injury.
A Long Break Between Games
The time between Aaron Holbert's first MLB game in 1996 and his next game in 2005 was very long. There was a gap of 9 years and 124 days between these two games. This was one of the longest breaks between games for any player in Major League Baseball in 75 years.
Teams and Levels Played
During his career, Aaron Holbert played for many different teams. He was part of the minor league systems for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners. Later, he joined the Cincinnati Reds' organization before returning to the MLB.
After Playing Baseball
Becoming a Manager
After his playing career ended, Aaron Holbert became a baseball manager. In 2009, he managed the Lake County Captains. This team is part of the Cleveland Indians organization. They finished third in their division that year.
In December 2009, he was named the manager for another Cleveland Indians team. This team was the Kinston Indians, which played in the Carolina League.
Working as a Scout
Later, Aaron Holbert also worked as a professional scout. A scout's job is to watch baseball players and find new talent for a team. As of 2016, he was part of the professional scouting team for the New York Yankees.
Managing for the Yankees
Aaron Holbert continued his managing career with the Yankees organization. He was named the manager of the Tampa Tarpons for the 2019 season. The Tampa Tarpons are a High-A minor league team for the New York Yankees.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
