Carlos Peña
Baseball player and 2008 All-Star
Born
May 17th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A Dominican-American baseball player, played as a first baseman and designated hitter. Made major contributions to teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) including the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, and Detroit Tigers. Achieved recognition during the 2008 MLB season when selected for the All-Star Game. Notable for power hitting and defensive skills, also played in the postseason for multiple teams.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2008
Hit 28 home runs for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007
Helped lead the Texas Rangers to the postseason in 1999
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