Gerald Laird (#15 - C)

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Full Name: Gerald Lee Laird III
Born: November 13, 1979 in Westminster, CA
Height: 6''2" Weight: 195
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Kelly), daughter (Berlin Elizabeth - 12/22/06)
Resides: Westminster, CA
MLB Debut: Apr 20, 2003
Contract Status: Signed through 2008

Notes

April 2004 MLB Rookie of the Month - First time a Ranger has won that award since it's inception.

Team History

1998-2001: Oakland Athletics (originally drafted June 1998)
2002- : Texas Rangers (via trade with Mario Ramos, Jason Hart, & Ryan Ludwick for Carlos Pena & Mike Venafro on Jan 14, 2002)

Salary History

2008: $1.6 Million
2007: $400,000
2006: $332,000
2005: $316,000
2004: $300,000
2003: $300,000

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