Dean William Anna (born November 24, 1986) is a former American professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees in his rookie season of 2014 then with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015.\n', '

Anna graduated from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois. He attended John A. Logan College for two years and then transferred to Ball State University to continue his college baseball career with the Ball State Cardinals. After his junior year of college, the San Diego Padres selected him in the 26th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. \n', '

On November 20, 2013, the Padres traded Anna to the New York Yankees for Ben Paullus. In spring training in 2014, Anna competed with Eduardo Núñez, Zelous Wheeler, Yangervis Solarte, and Scott Sizemore for a reserve infielder role with the Yankees. Anna ultimately won a spot on the Yankees\' Opening Day roster. Anna hit his first career home run on April 10, against Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz.\n', '

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