About Derek Parks
Born 1968. Derek Parks is an American baseball player.
Derek Gavin Parks (born September 29, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of three seasons in the majors (–) for the Minnesota Twins and was scouted as "durable" with "good power" and a "very strong arm." His daughter, Ashley, has been married to MLB pitcher Joe Kelly since November 2013.
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Who is Derek Parks?
American baseball player
When was Derek Parks born?
Derek Parks was born on 29 September 1968 in Covina.
What is Derek Parks's occupation?
Derek Parks is a baseball player.
What nationality is Derek Parks?
Derek Parks is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Parks. https://biography.guide/derek-parks/
MLA: "Derek Parks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-parks/.
Chicago: "Derek Parks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-parks/.
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