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Ian Kinsler is an American former professional baseball second baseman who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and San Diego Padres. He was a four-time All-Star and won two Gold Glove Awards. Kinsler also represented the United States national team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, where the team won a gold medal. He concluded his playing career with a World Series championship alongside the Boston Red Sox in 2018.
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Which MLB teams did Ian Kinsler play for?
Kinsler played 14 MLB seasons for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and San Diego Padres. He spent the longest part of his career with Texas before moving through those four later clubs.
What position did Ian Kinsler play?
Ian Kinsler was a second baseman, and his defense earned him two Gold Glove Awards. He also made four All-Star teams, combining middle-infield defense with power and speed.
Was Ian Kinsler on the Rangers teams that reached the World Series?
Yes, Kinsler was a regular second baseman for the Texas Rangers during their American League pennant seasons in 2010 and 2011. Texas reached the World Series in both of those years.
Why was Ian Kinsler traded from Texas to Detroit?
Texas traded Kinsler to Detroit in a deal centered on Prince Fielder before the 2014 season. Kinsler then played second base for the Tigers and later appeared for the Angels, Red Sox, and Padres.
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