Chris Taylor
Baseball player, Los Angeles Dodgers
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This individual is a professional baseball player. Playing primarily as an infielder and outfielder, significant contributions to the Los Angeles Dodgers were made during the 2020 MLB season that culminated in winning the World Series. A versatile player, excelled in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game, contributing to the team's success over multiple seasons. Played college baseball at the University of Virginia before being drafted in 2012 by the Seattle Mariners, later traded to the Dodgers in 2016.
Won the 2020 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Selected as an All-Star in 2021
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