Drew Denson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Drew Denson |
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Denson in 1988
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: November 16, 1965 Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Died: February 13, 2014 (aged 48) Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| September 13, 1989, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
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| October 3, 1993, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .244 | ||
| Runs | 1 | ||
| Hits | 10 | ||
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Andrew Denson (November 16, 1965 – February 13, 2014) was a talented Major League Baseball player. He was a first baseman who played for two teams. These were the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox.
Drew Denson was chosen by the Braves in the 1984 amateur draft. He was the 19th pick in the first round. He started his professional baseball journey in 1984. His first team was the Rookie League Gulf Coast Braves. He played his last professional season in 1996. This was with the Rochester Red Wings. They were a Triple-A team for the Baltimore Orioles.
Drew Denson's Life and Legacy
Drew Denson passed away on February 13, 2014. He was 48 years old. He had a rare health condition called amyloidosis. This is a disease where unusual proteins build up in the body. These proteins can harm organs and tissues.
