Ryan Freel

About

Utility man who played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals from 2001 to 2009.

Before Fame

He played college baseball at Tallahassee Community College, and was selected in the 10th round of the 1995 MLB Draft.

Trivia

He was known during his playing days for signing all cards and letters sent to him by fans.

Family Life

He was posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy after he committed suicide.

Associated With

During his final year of baseball he played for the Cubs under manager Lou Piniella.