Andy Marte
Dominican baseball player and infielder
Born
Died
2017
9 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Played Major League Baseball as an infielder for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox. Debuted in 2005 and had a promising career in the minor leagues, winning the International League MVP award in 2010 while playing for the Pawtucket Red Sox. Contributed to the teams with solid defense and occasional power at the plate.
Debuted in MLB with the Atlanta Braves in 2005
Won International League MVP in 2010
Played for Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox
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