César Izturis

Professional baseball player, All-Star

César Izturis - Professional baseball player, All-Star
Born

February 10th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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A professional baseball player, played as a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for multiple teams. Made his MLB debut in 2004 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Played for teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles. Won the Gold Glove Award in 2004, showcasing defensive excellence. Contributed to several teams during his career with notable performances.

Won the Gold Glove Award in 2004

Debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers

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