Christopher Paul Gimenez (pronounced /ˈdʒɪmənɛz/ JIM-ə-nez; born December 27, 1982), is an American Major League Baseball catcher and outfielder for the Seattle Mariners.
Gimenez went to Gilroy High School, and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round (1024th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign.
Gimenez attended the University of Nevada, and was chosen by the Cleveland Indians in the 19th round (557th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed and joined the Indians minor league system, playing with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Lake County Captains, Kinston Indians, Akron Aeros, Buffalo Bisons, and Columbus Clippers.
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