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Juan D'Vaughn Pierre (born August 14, 1977) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000–2013 for the Colorado Rockies, Florida/Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. Known for his speed, he stole 614 bases in his career, the 18th most in MLB history at the time of his retirement. He now works at MLB Network as an on air analyst.
Pierre, who was named after Dominican Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal, went to high school at Alexandria Senior High School in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Prior to his professional career, he played at Galveston College and the University of South Alabama, where he was 1998 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year.
Pierre began his professional career with the Portland Rockies of the Northwest League, after being selected by Colorado in the 13th round of the 1998 MLB Draft. He won the league batting and stolen base titles in his first professional season with 38, and was a fan favorite even at that level. Pierre moved on to the Asheville Tourists the following year, again batting well over .300, and began 2000 with the Carolina Mudcats before finishing the year in Colorado.
Juan Pierre Career Highlights
Mastering The Bunt With Juan Pierre
Pierre steals two, moves up on all-time list
Baseball Bunting Fundamentals with Juan Pierre
PIT@COL: Juan Pierre steals first MLB base
Juan Pierre 2012 Highlights
JUAN PIERRE 2012-2013 HIGHLIGHTS
Juan Pierre : How to Steal Third Base
How to Take a Lead Off First Base with Juan Pierre
Baseball Drills: Juan Pierre tells ProTips4U his keys to success
It's time I had a heart to heart
With this heart of mine
Set it straight, if it's not too late
And make it walk the line
I'm runnin' out of time
Desperate love calls for desperate measures
I'm gonna have to turn my life around
Or lose her forever
When push comes to shove
Desperate love calls for desperate measures
I'm gonna do what I should have done
Long before today
Set aside my foolish pride
Whatever it may take
Get down on my knees
And get her, darlin' please, please stay
Desperate love calls for desperate measures
I'm gonna have to turn my life around
Or lose her forever
When push comes to shove