Alfredo Amézaga
Mexican baseball player and infielder
Born
January 16th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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Played Major League Baseball as an infielder. Made debut with the Florida Marlins in 2003. Played for multiple teams during career, including the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees. Notable for versatility in the field, contributing as a utility player. Participated in international competitions representing Mexico.
Debuted with the Florida Marlins in 2003
Played for Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees
Competed in World Baseball Classic for Mexico
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