Tommy Edman

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tommy-edman

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1. When was Tommy Edman born?May 9, 1995
2. Where was Tommy Edman born?Pontiac, Michigan
3. What is the college?Stanford University
4. What is the MLB debut?2019
5. What positions does Tommy Edman play?Tommy Edman can play many spots on the field. He is good at second base, shortstop, and even in the outfield.
6. When did Tommy Edman make his first MLB game?He first played in the Major Leagues in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Utility Player: A baseball player possessing the skill set to competently play multiple defensive positions, offering strategic flexibility to a team's roster.
Gold Glove Award: An annual award recognizing the premier defensive player at each position in Major League Baseball, based on fielding excellence.
National League Championship Series (NLCS) MVP: The Most Valuable Player award bestowed upon the top performer in the NLCS, a best-of-seven playoff series determining the National League champion.