Bo Bichette

Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette - Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays
Born

March 5th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1998, contributed as a shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. Made his MLB debut in 2019 and quickly attracted attention for offensive skills. Achieved success in multiple seasons, including a standout 2021 campaign where he finished with a .298 batting average. Participated in the All-Star Game in 2021, showcasing talent among the league's elite players.

MLB All-Star selection in 2021

Achieved a .298 batting average in 2021

MLB debut in 2019

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