Andújar Cedeño
Dominican baseball player, 1991 All-Star
Born
1969
57 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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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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