Justin Smoak
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About
MLB first baseman who earned a starting role after being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2010.
Before fame
He was a two-time finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, while playing for the University of South Carolina.
Trivia
He won a gold medal with the U.S. national team at the 2009 Baseball World Cup.
Family life
He married longtime girlfriend Kristin Bevacqua in November 2010. They have a daughter.
Associated with
Upon entering the league, his playing style was compared to Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones.
