Francisco Cervelli

Baseball player and catcher for Yankees

Francisco Cervelli - Baseball player and catcher for Yankees
Born

March 6th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Born in Venezuela, a catcher played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2020. Made professional debut with the New York Yankees, contributing to the team's successes during his tenure. Played for teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves, known for strong defensive skills and strategic game awareness. Transitioned to play in the Italian Baseball League after concluding MLB career, representing Italy in international competitions.

Debuted with New York Yankees in 2008

Played for Pittsburgh Pirates from 2015 to 2019

Participated in the 2017 World Baseball Classic

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