Donovan Solano
Colombian baseball player and infielder
Born
December 17th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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Born in 1987, Solano played in Major League Baseball as an infielder. He made his MLB debut in 2012 with the New York Yankees. Over the years, he played for various teams, including the Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants. Solano gained recognition for his consistent batting and defensive skills, particularly during his time with the Giants, where he contributed to notable team performances.
Debuted with New York Yankees in 2012
Played for Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants
Achieved a batting average over .300 in 2020
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