Andy Pages

Cuban baseball player and outfielder

Andy Pages - Cuban baseball player and outfielder
Born

December 8th, 2000
24 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

Links & References

Professionally played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019. Made significant contributions to the teams in which played through his hitting ability and defensive skills. Participated in Minor League Baseball before advancing to the majors. Known for performances in the minors, showcasing a strong batting average and power hitting. He represents a new generation of Cuban baseball talent in North America.

Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019

Contributed to multiple Minor League teams

Displayed strong performance metrics in batting

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