Asdrúbal Cabrera

Venezuelan baseball player, All-Star infielder

Asdrúbal Cabrera - Athletes & Sports Figures born November 13th, 1985
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Born in Venezuela, one of the prominent infielders in Major League Baseball, debuted in 2007 with the Seattle Mariners. Played for several teams including the Cleveland Indians, where he gained recognition for his defensive and offensive capabilities. Achieved All-Star status in 2011 while with the Indians. Notable for contributions to team success during playoff runs and for playing in more than 1,500 games over a 15-year career in the MLB.

2-time MLB All-Star (2011, 2014)

Won the Silver Slugger Award in 2011

Played for teams including Cleveland Indians and New York Mets

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