Ender Inciarte

Baseball player for Atlanta Braves

Ender Inciarte - Baseball player for Atlanta Braves
Born

October 29th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Made his MLB debut in 2015 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Achieved notable success while playing for the Atlanta Braves, contributing to the team's performance in both the regular season and playoffs. Recognized for defensive skills and speed on the bases, which helped the Braves secure victories during multiple seasons.

Played in the MLB All-Star Game in 2017

Contributed to the Atlanta Braves' NL East title in 2018

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