Doug Mientkiewicz

Doug Mientkiewicz is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz
2. Born: June 19, 1974
3. Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio
4. Height: 6'2"
5. Weight: 205 lbs
6. Position: First Base
7. Bats: Left
8. Throws: Right
9. High school: Westminster Christian High School
10. College: Florida State University
11. Draft year: 1995

Early Life

Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz was born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 19, 1974. He attended Westminster Christian High School. He continued his education at Florida State University. In 1995, Mientkiewicz was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.¹

Pro Career

On September 18, 1998, Mientkiewicz made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins. In 2004, Mientkiewicz was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he was a member of the World Series championship team. He has played for several teams throughout his career, including the New York Mets, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees. In 2007, he appeared in 72 games for the Yankees and compiled a .349 batting average with 5 home runs and 24 runs batted in.²

Doug Mientkiewicz Timeline

• June 19, 1974: Born
• 1995: Drafted by Minnesota Twins
• 1998: Debuted with Minnesota Twins
• 2004: Traded to Minnesota Twins
• 2005: Traded to New York Mets
• 2005: Signed by Kansas City Royals
• 2007: Signed by New York Yankees
• 2008: Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates

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