David Peralta

Venezuelan baseball player, outfielder

David Peralta - Venezuelan baseball player, outfielder
Born

August 14th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Born in Venezuela, a professional baseball player specialized as an outfielder. Debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2014 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Achieved recognition for offensive skills and was selected as an MLB All-Star in 2019. Contributed significantly to the Diamondbacks' performance during his tenure.

Debuted in MLB in 2014 with Arizona Diamondbacks

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2019

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