Andújar Cedeño

Dominican baseball player, 1991 All-Star

Andújar Cedeño - Dominican baseball player, 1991 All-Star
Born

1969
56 years ago

Died

October 28th, 2000
24 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

Links & References

A professional baseball player played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 to 1997. Teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, the San Diego Padres, and the Cincinnati Reds. Cedeño participated in the 1991 MLB All-Star Game, showcasing skills that contributed to his teams during his career. He also played in the Mexican League, extending his career beyond MLB.

Played in the 1991 MLB All-Star Game

Played for the St. Louis Cardinals

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