BIOGRAPHY

Chris Dickerson was born in Hollywood, California on April 10, 1982. Dickerson was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 32nd round (968th overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He instead went to the University of Nevada, where he played baseball for three seasons (2001-2003). Dickerson was drafted again, in the 16th round (471st overall) in 2003, this time by the Cincinnati Reds. He made his major league debut with the Reds on August 12, 2008. He hit his first career home run on August 15, 2008, against the St. Louis Cardinals. Dickerson along with fellow baseball player Jack Cassel are founders of Players for the Planet, a foundation that brings professional athletes together to inspire communities to build awareness of the growing environmental crisis. Chris currently plays for the New York Yankees.


Athletic Achievements

• Drafted in the 16th round in 2003 by the Cincinnati Reds
• Made his MLB debut on August 12, 2008 with the Reds
• Earned the starting job in the outfield rotation in 2009 with the Cincinnati Reds