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Jim Edmonds (born 1970) is a former American professional baseball center fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2010. He won eight Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence and was selected to four All-Star Games. Edmonds played for the California/Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds.
He was a member of the Cardinals' 2006 World Series championship team and hit 393 career home runs.
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How many Gold Gloves did Jim Edmonds win?
Edmonds won eight Gold Glove Awards as a center fielder. Six came during his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals, where his range and dramatic catches became a major part of his reputation.
What was Jim Edmonds' most famous defensive play?
One of his defining plays was an over-the-shoulder diving catch for the Angels in Kansas City in June 1997. Edmonds sprinted toward the center-field wall with his back to home plate before making the catch fully extended.
Did Jim Edmonds win a World Series with the Cardinals?
Yes. Edmonds was part of the St. Louis team that defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games to win the 2006 World Series.
Who did the Angels receive when they traded Jim Edmonds to St. Louis?
The Angels traded Edmonds to the Cardinals before the 2000 season for pitcher Kent Bottenfield and infielder Adam Kennedy. Edmonds then spent eight seasons in St. Louis and hit 241 regular-season home runs for the club.
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