Joshua J. Kroeger (born August 31, 1982 in Davenport, Iowa

Davenport, Iowa

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) is a Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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 outfielder

Outfielder

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. He is 6'3", and weighs 220 pounds.

High school career

Kroeger graduated from Scripps Ranch High School in 2000, where he was Third Team All-American.

Professional career

In , Kroeger played for the Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

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 Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs

Iowa Cubs

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. He became a free agent at the end of the season and signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He also has played three seasons for Leones del Caracas in the Venezuelan baseball winter league, resulting champion in the 2009-2010 season and being a key part in the team's lineup.

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