Adrián González
Baseball player, multiple Gold Glove winner
Born
May 8th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
USA
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A professional baseball player, achieved significant success in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a first baseman. Played for several teams, including the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contributed to multiple playoff teams and was a key player during his tenure, delivering consistent offensive production. Earned numerous awards throughout a career that spanned over a decade, including multiple Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards.
Won Gold Glove awards in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2011 and 2015
Led the league in runs batted in (RBIs) in 2015
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