Johnny Damon

Johnny David Damon, born on November 5, 1973, is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2012. Damon's MLB career included stints with the Kansas City Royals (1995–2000), Oakland Athletics (2001), Boston Red Sox (2002–2005), New York Yankees (2006–2009), Detroit Tigers (2010), Tampa Bay Rays (2011), and Cleveland Indians (2012). He also represented the Thailand national baseball team during the 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifiers. Born in Fort Riley, Kansas, Damon's mother, Yome, is a Thai immigrant, while his father, Jimmy, is of Croatian and Irish descent. Damon's family moved frequently due to his father's military service.