Devon Travis
Baseball player and All-Star player
Born
February 21st, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player, played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball. Made his debut in 2015 with the Toronto Blue Jays. Achieved significant success during his career, known for contributing to the team’s playoff runs and consistent batting skills. Faced several injuries that affected playing time but remained a prominent figure in the league. Retired from professional baseball after the 2020 season, concluding a notable career.
Made MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015
Selected as an All-Star in 2016
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