Carlos Pérez
Baseball player with MLB career
Born
April 14th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Born in the Dominican Republic, this baseball player had a career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanning the 1990s and early 2000s. Played primarily as a catcher, debuting in MLB with the Montreal Expos in 1995. Also played for teams such as the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. Achieved notable success during his time in the league, contributing to various teams with significant performances during regular seasons and postseason play.
Debuted with the Montreal Expos in 1995
Played for the New York Mets
Played for the San Francisco Giants
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