Gregg Zaun

Gregg Zaun (born April 14, 1971 in Glendale, California) is a Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays. A catcher, his plate-blocking ability and hustle have made him a fan favourite in Toronto.

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Gregg Zaun - April 14 - 1971 - Glendale, California - Major League Baseball - Toronto Blue Jays - Catcher

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Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 17th round of the 1989 Amateur Draft, Zaun reached the majors with the Orioles in June of 1995. Used primarily as a back-up early in his career he was traded to the Florida Marlins in 1996, and from there to the Texas Rangers prior to the 1999 season. He has also played with the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies. He signed as a free agent with the Blue Jays prior to the 2004 season.

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Baltimore Orioles - Amateur Draft - Florida Marlins - Texas Rangers - Kansas City Royals - Houston Astros - Colorado Rockies

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The Blue Jays were the first team to make Zaun, at 33, a starting catcher. Valuable in the line-up as a switch-hitter, he set a career high in 2005 with 133 games. He is a career .251 hitter with 566 hits and 50 career home runs.

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He is the nephew of former catcher Rick Dempsey.

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