Didi Gregorius
Dutch baseball player and infielder
Born
February 18th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional baseball player, predominantly played as an infielder. Began career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cincinnati Reds before becoming a key player for the Arizona Diamondbacks and later the New York Yankees. Contributed to the Yankees' postseason efforts, including the 2017 American League Championship series. Renowned for defensive skills and offensive production, playing a significant role in teams' successes during his tenure.
Played for the New York Yankees
Participated in the 2017 AL Championship series
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