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<h2>Early Life and High School Career</h2>
<p>James Jerry "J.J." Hardy was born in 1982 and is an American former professional baseball shortstop. He began playing baseball during his time at Sabino High School in Tucson, Arizona, where he served as captain of the Sabercats baseball team. Hardy earned All-State selection honors from 1999 to 2001 and was named an All-American in 2001. That same year, he joined the U.S. Junior National Team, earning a silver medal at the Junior World Championships held in Edmonton, Canada.</p>

<h2>Professional Baseball Career</h2>
<p>Hardy was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 2001 MLB Draft. In 2003, he played for the U.S. Olympic qualifying team and also participated in the MLB All-Star Futures Game, which showcases top minor league talent.</p>

<p>In 2004, Hardy suffered a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum, causing him to miss the entire minor league season. Despite the setback, he returned to action during spring training in 2005 and earned the starting shortstop position for the Brewers. Although he had a slow start to the season, he finished strong with a .247 batting average, nine home runs, and 50 RBIs. He committed 10 errors and recorded the lowest range factor among major league shortstops that season.</p>

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<h2>Injuries and Performance</h2>
<p>In 2006, Hardy was injured during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies when he collided with catcher Sal Fasano while attempting to score at home plate. X-rays confirmed a severe ankle sprain, sidelining him for 15 days on the disabled list. Though he recovered from the sprain, he continued to experience persistent tendon issues in the ankle. The Brewers' team physician, Dr. William Raasch, later performed surgery to address the injury. Hardy finished the 2006 season with a .242 batting average, five home runs, and 14 RBIs.</p>

<h2>Time with the Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles</h2>
<p>After his tenure with the Brewers, Hardy was traded to the Minnesota Twins, where he played during the 2010 season. In 2011, he joined the Baltimore Orioles and became a key contributor to the team’s infield. Hardy later signed a three-year contract extension with the Orioles reportedly worth $40 million, with a base salary of approximately $12.5 million per year.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Hardy comes from an athletic family—his father was a professional tennis player, and his mother was a professional golfer. His brother served in the United States Army and was deployed to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. J.J. Hardy is married to Adrienne Hardy, a former softball player at the University of Arizona. Highlights, statistics, and video footage of J.J. Hardy’s baseball career are available online.</p>

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