Gleyber Torres

Venezuelan baseball player, New York Yankees

Gleyber Torres - Venezuelan baseball player, New York Yankees
Born

December 13th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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A professional baseball infielder, born in Venezuela. Torres made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Yankees in 2018. His impressive rookie season included a significant contribution to the team's success, showcasing notable power hitting and fielding skills. By the end of the 2018 season, he was recognized as one of the top young talents in the league, earning a place on the American League All-Star roster. Torres continued to play a key role for the Yankees in subsequent seasons, demonstrating consistent offensive performance and versatility in the infield.

Debuted with New York Yankees in 2018

Selected for American League All-Star team

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