Dayán Viciedo

Cuban baseball player, MLB outfielder

Dayán Viciedo - Cuban baseball player, MLB outfielder
Born

March 10th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

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A professional baseball player from Cuba, played as an outfielder. Started career in MLB with the Chicago White Sox, debuting in 2012. Gained recognition for power hitting and consistent performance. Later played for teams in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league.

Debuted in MLB with the Chicago White Sox in 2012

Achieved a .255 batting average during MLB career

Played multiple seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball

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