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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