Geoff Jenkins

Geoff Jenkins is an All-Star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies. His career is marked by two extremes, his early years was playing at an all-star caliber, while later in his career he has struggled offensively and has become a role player off the bench.

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 21, 1974
2. Birth Place: Olympia, Washington
3. Height: 6'1"
4. Weight: 204 lbs
5. MLB Draft: 1995, Milwaukee
6. All-star appearance: 2003
7. 2006 HR: 17
8. 2006 RBI: 70
9. 2006 AVG: .271

Early Life

Geoff Jenkins was born in Olympia, Washington on July 21, 1974. He would attend Cordova High School in California. At the high school he would participate in football, basketball, as well as baseball. He would later move on to attend the University of Southern California where he would lead the Trojans to the College World Series. He would establish himself as one of the greatest players in school history finishing his career with at .369 batting average and hitting 45 home Runs while at USC.

Pro Career

Jenkins would be selected with the ninth pick in the 1995 Amatuer draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. He would make his major league debut on April 24, 1998. He would establish himself as an everyday player, in the years following and in 2003 would be selected to the National League All-Star team by being selected in the All-Star Final Vote contest. He would struggle offensively the next couple of years and would eventually lose his starting job and become a role player off the bench for the Brewers. In 2007, he would sign,as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies for two years at $13 Million dollars.

Geoff Jenkins Timeline

• July 21, 1974: Born
• 1998: Debuts for the Milwaukee Brewers
• 2003: National League All-Star
• 2007: Signs with the Philadelphia Phillies

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