Chone Figgins

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Desmond DeChone Figgins (; SHAWN; born January 22, 1978), nicknamed "Figgy", is an American former professional baseball utilty player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Figgins debuted with the Angels in 2002, winning the World Series that fall while serving exclusively as a pinch runner. He led the American League in stolen bases in 2005 and was an All-Star in 2009, also leading the American League in walks. That winter, he signed a four-year contract with the Mariners. However, Seattle released him after three years. He briefly returned to the majors with the Dodgers in 2014. Figgins played primarily third base during his best seasons with the Angels, but played all positions except catcher, pitcher, and first base. He played regularly in center field early in his MLB career and was primarily a second baseman with Seattle.

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