Christian Vázquez
Professional baseball player; Boston Red Sox
Born
August 21st, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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A professional baseball player, played as a catcher in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 2014 with the Boston Red Sox, contributing to the team's success during multiple seasons. Helped the Red Sox win the World Series in 2018, showcasing strong defensive skills and effective batting throughout his career. Played for teams including the Massachusetts-based Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, earning a reputation for both his offensive contributions and defensive prowess behind the plate.
Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018
Named a Gold Glove finalist
Recognized for strong defensive skills
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