Jim Edmonds

Guide Note:

Jim Edmonds is a veteran Major League Baseball centerfielder who currently plays for the San Diego Padres.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: June 27, 1970
2. Bats/Throws: Left
3. Has won eight Gold Gloves in centerfield
4. 2006: World Series Champion with the St. Louis Cardinals
5. 1993: Debuted with California Angels

A native of Fullerton, Edmonds was the seventh pick of his hometown team in the 1988 draft, but injuries kept the slugger in the minors until his debut with the Anaheim-based California Angels in 1993. In 1995, Edmonds was named to the All-Star Team for the first time. However, during his seven seasons on the Angels, Edmonds was intermittently spectacular and on the disabled list, and often clashed with team managements and coaches. In 2000, the Angels traded Edmonds to the St. Louis Cardinals, and Edmonds helped lead the team to a division title, while hitting 42 home runs and 108 RBIs. He had his best years between 2000 and 2004, hitting over 28 home runs in each of the five years, and driving in over 100 RBIs in three. In 2006, Edmonds helped lead the Cardinals to their first World Series title since 1982.