Alex Cintrón
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
December 17th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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Professional baseball player played primarily as an infielder. Played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Chicago White Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Transitioned to sports broadcasting after retiring from playing, providing analysis and commentary on baseball.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks
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