Geraldo Perdomo

Baseball player with Arizona Diamondbacks

Geraldo Perdomo - Baseball player with Arizona Diamondbacks
Born

October 22nd, 1999
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball. Made MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021. Contributed to the team's performance during his tenure, showcasing strong defensive skills and batting ability.

Debuted in MLB with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021

Played in 120 games during the 2022 season

Maintained a batting average of .228 in his first major league season

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