Matt Holliday

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Matt Holliday born?January 15, 1980
2. Where was Matt Holliday born?Stillwater, Oklahoma
3. What is Matt Holliday known for?Raised over $3.7 million for children's hospitals through 'Homers for Health'
4. What is the career?Professional baseball left fielder (2004-2018)
5. What is the teams played for?Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees
6. What position did Matt Holliday play in baseball?Matt Holliday was mainly a left fielder.

On-Base Percentage (OBP): A baseball statistic that measures how often a batter reaches base per plate appearance.
Slugging Percentage (SLG): A baseball statistic that measures a batter's power by calculating the total bases a player records per at-bat.
Plate Discipline: A batter's ability to recognize and swing at good pitches while avoiding bad ones.
MLB Draft: An annual event where Major League Baseball teams select eligible amateur baseball players.