Carlos Santana

Dominican baseball player; All-Star first baseman

Carlos Santana - Dominican baseball player; All-Star first baseman
Born

April 8th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Debuted in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians in 2010. Played primarily as a first baseman and designated hitter. Developed a reputation for strong batting skills and on-base ability. Helped the Indians reach the World Series in 2016. Played for multiple teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals. Contributed to club success in various capacities throughout a noteworthy career.

Three-time MLB All-Star

Won the Silver Slugger Award in 2016

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