Iván Rodríguez
Baseball Player and MVP Award Winner
Born
November 27th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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This former baseball player played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams including the Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, and Detroit Tigers. Career spanned from 1991 to 2011. Achieved notable success by winning the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1999 while with the Rangers. Received recognition for exceptional defensive skills and offensive play, becoming one of the top catchers in baseball history. Contributed to the Florida Marlins' victory in the 2003 World Series and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Won the American League MVP Award in 1999
Contributed to Florida Marlins' 2003 World Series Championship
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017
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