Alexi Casilla

Dominican baseball player, MLB infielder

Alexi Casilla - Dominican baseball player, MLB infielder
Born

July 20th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Born in the Dominican Republic, an infielder had a career in Major League Baseball primarily with the Minnesota Twins. Made his MLB debut in 2006. Played in parts of six seasons with the Twins, Orioles, and other teams. Contributed to the Twins’ success during his tenure with notable defensive skills and batting ability, participating in the 2010 MLB season with a batting average of .256.

Debuted with the Minnesota Twins in 2006

Recorded a batting average of .256 in 2010

Played for the Baltimore Orioles

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