Abraham Núñez

Dominican baseball player, St. Louis Cardinals

Abraham Núñez - Dominican baseball player, St. Louis Cardinals
Born

March 16th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Born in 1976, this individual played in Major League Baseball primarily as an infielder. Debuting in 1996, his career spanned several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, where he contributed to winning the World Series in 2006. Over ten seasons in MLB, showcased versatility in various infield positions. After retiring from professional baseball, transitioned to coaching and mentoring young players, sharing expertise gained throughout a notable career.

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

Won the World Series in 2006

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