Jamal Strong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jamal Strong |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 5, 1978 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
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| September 2, 2003, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| September 11, 2005, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| Batting average | .227 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 2 | ||
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Jamal Najar Strong was born on August 5, 1978. He is an American former Major League Baseball player. He played as an outfielder, which is a position in baseball where players catch balls hit far into the field.
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Jamal Strong's Baseball Journey
Jamal Strong started his professional baseball career when the Seattle Mariners picked him in the 6th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. This is like being chosen to join a special team after showing great talent.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Strong made his first appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2003. He played for the Seattle Mariners. He also returned to play for the Mariners in 2005.
Moving Between Teams
After the 2005 season, Jamal Strong became a free agent. This means he could choose which team to play for next. He signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2006. Later that year, he joined the Atlanta Braves. In 2007, he signed with the New York Yankees.
Playing in Independent Leagues
In 2008, Strong played for the Long Island Ducks. This team is part of an independent league called the Atlantic League. Independent leagues are professional baseball leagues that are not directly connected to Major League Baseball teams. During that season, he was traded to the Camden Riversharks.
Following Baseball Rules
In 2005, Jamal Strong faced a consequence for not following certain rules about substances in baseball. He was suspended for 10 days. This showed how serious Major League Baseball is about making sure all players follow the rules to keep the game fair.
See also
- List of sportspeople sanctioned for doping offences
