Damion Easley

Damion Easley (born September 13, 1969, in New York City, New York, United States) is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an infielder. He batted and threw right-handed. Easley played for several teams during his MLB career, including the California Angels, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Minnesota Twins, spanning from 1992 to 2008.

Primarily a second baseman, Easley was known for his defensive versatility and contact-oriented hitting approach. Over his career, he accumulated 1,826 hits, 97 home runs, and 588 runs batted in (RBI), according to official MLB statistics. He was recognized for his consistent play and ability to contribute as a leadoff or second-in-the-order hitter.

Easley was selected as an MLB All-Star in 2001 while playing for the Detroit Tigers. During that season, he recorded a career-high 178 hits and posted a .316 batting average.

After retiring as a player, Easley held various coaching and instructional roles within professional baseball organizations, including a stint as a minor league infield coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays.

His career is documented in official MLB records and recognized in baseball reference databases.

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