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Travis Hafner

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 24: Designated hitter Travis Hafner #33 of the New York Yankees doubles in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays May 24, 2013 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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About Travis Hafner

Travis Lee Hafner (pronounced /ˈhæfnɚ/) (born June 3, 1977 in Jamestown, North Dakota) is a left-handed hitting designated hitter in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians of the American League Central Division. He attended Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City, Kansas. His nickname, "Pronk", was given to him by former teammate Bill Selby during spring training of 2002 when people would sometimes refer to him as "The Project" and other times "Donkey" for the way he looked when running the bases.

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