Alexei Ramírez
Cuban baseball player and All-Star
Born
September 22nd, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cuba
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A professional baseball player emerged from Cuba, played primarily as a shortstop and second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). Debuted in 2008 with the Chicago White Sox and contributed significantly to the team’s success. Later played for the Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, and San Diego Padres. Noteworthy for strong defensive skills and an ability to hit for average and power, becoming an All-Star in 2014. Transitioned to play in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball after leaving MLB.
Named an All-Star in 2014
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Contributed to Chicago White Sox's 2005 World Series win
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