Dexter Fowler

Baseball player, World Series champion

Dexter Fowler - Baseball player, World Series champion
Born

March 22nd, 1986
39 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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