Jim Edmonds is an American former professional baseball center fielder who played for 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the California Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds. He was an eight-time All-Star and won four Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards.
Early Life
Jim Edmonds was born in Fullerton, California in June 1970. He attended Diamond Bar High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He was drafted by the California Angels in the seventh round of the 1988 MLB Draft. After playing in the minor leagues for the Angels, he was called up to the majors in 1993.
Professional Baseball Career
Edmonds quickly established himself as one of the best center fielders in the game, winning four Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. He was an eight-time All-Star and was named to the All-Star team in six consecutive seasons from 2000 to 2005. In 2004, Edmonds hit a career-high 42 home runs and drove in a career-high 111 runs. He also hit 30 or more home runs in five consecutive seasons from 2001 to 2005.
Post-Baseball Career
After his playing career ended, Edmonds served as a broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest and a special assistant for the Cardinals. He also became a partner in a restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2018, he was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Jim Edmonds is one of the most decorated players in the history of Major League Baseball. He was a valuable asset to the franchises he played for and is remembered fondly by fans of the game. His post-baseball career has seen him involved in broadcasting and restaurant ownership, and he was recently inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.
