Dexter Fowler
Baseball player, World Series champion
Born
March 22nd, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player with a career spanning over a decade, primarily played as an outfielder. He debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2008 with the Colorado Rockies. Achieved significant success with the Chicago Cubs, contributing to their 2016 World Series victory, the first for the franchise in 108 years. In addition to playing for teams such as the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals, maintained a reputation for speed on the base paths and strong defensive skills. Over the years, collected numerous hits and earned several accolades during his career.
Winning the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs
Playing for the Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals
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