Gabe Kapler

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    • Full name: Gabriel Stefan Kapler
    • Born: August 31, 1975
    • Birthplace: Hollywood, California
    • Height: 6'2"
    • Weight: 190 lbs
    • Bats: Right
    • Throws: Right
    • High School: Taft High School
    • College: Moorpark Community College
    • Founded the Kapler Foundation with his wife to educate the public about domestic violence

  • Gabe Kapler is a professional athlete in [[Major League Baseball. He is currently a free agent. In 2008, Kapler played for the Milwaukee Brewers.

    On January 10, 2009, news agencies reported that the Philadelphia Phillies were interested in signing Kapler as a right handed pinch hitter and a position player off the bench for the team.MLB.com: Phils show interest in Nomar, Kapler (January 10, 2009)

  • Early Life

    Gaberiel Stefan Kapler was born in Hollywood, California on August 31, 1975. He attended Taft High School. He continued his education at Cal State Fullerton before transferring to Moorpark Community College. He was drafted in 1995 by the Detroit Tigers. He spent several seasons in the Tigers minor league affiliate where he led the South Atlantic league in hits, doubles, and extra base hits. Two seasons later he also won the MVP award for the Southern League. MLB.com: Gabe Kapler

  • Pro Career

    In 1997 Kapler appeared in 7 games for the Tigers. In 1999, he spent his first full season with the team appearing in 130 games and hitting 18 home runs and 49 runs batted in. In 1999, Kapler was traded to the Texas Rangers. He spent several seasons with the team before being traded to the Colorado Rockies. In 2003, he the Boston Red Sox purchased his contract from the Rockies.MLB.com: Gabe Kapler

  • Retirement

    On December 12, 2006, Kapler announced that he was retiring from professional baseball. He would continue to be a coach in the minor league system. In 2007, he was the coach for the Greenville Drive, which is the minor league team for the Boston Red Sox. Kapler, however, only lasted one year coaching minor leagues before he decided he wanted to come out of retirement and play baseball again.

  • Return to the Major Leagues

    On September 20, 2007, Kapler announced that he would like to play for the 2008 baseball season. After this announcement, Kapler signed a one year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, however, the contract was not guaranteed. Prior to the start of the 2008 season, the last game Kapler played was on October 1, 2006 for the Boston Red Sox.MLB.com: Gabe Kapler

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