Esteban Germán
Dominican baseball player and infielder
Dominican baseball player and infielder
Athletes & Sports Figures
Dominican Republic
Played in Major League Baseball as an infielder. Debuted in 2004 with the Oakland Athletics and had stints with the Kansas City Royals and the San Diego Padres. Known for versatility on the field, played multiple positions including second base and shortstop. Continued to play in professional baseball in the Dominican Republic after leaving MLB.
Debuted in MLB in 2004
Played for Oakland Athletics
Played for Kansas City Royals
Played for San Diego Padres
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