Rafael Belliard
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Rafael Leonidas Belliard Matias (born October 24, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball backup shortstop. First signed to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1980, he was eventually traded to the Atlanta Braves in 1991 for their breakout National League Champion year. Belliard is best remembered in the hearts of Atlantans for his classic line "tomahawkin" and pioneered the Tomahawk Buzzcut.
Despite playing in 17 major league seasons, Rafael only amassed two career home runs. However, among Braves fans, he was a valued middle infielder with a quick glove.
He was a member of the Braves team that defeated the Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series.
He is currently the infield coach for the Detroit Tigers under Manager Jim Leyland.
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