Gift Ngoepe

South African baseball player, MLB debut

Gift Ngoepe - South African baseball player, MLB debut
Born

January 18th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Africa

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A professional baseball player began playing in the Major Leagues in 2017. First South African to reach MLB. Played primarily as a shortstop and infielder with notable time spent in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Also represented South Africa in international competitions such as the World Baseball Classic.

Made MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017

First South African player in Major League Baseball

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