Jason Heyward
Baseball player and Gold Glove Award winner
Born
August 9th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted professionally in Major League Baseball in 2010. Played for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs. Earned the Gold Glove Award in 2012 and 2014 for outstanding defensive skills in the outfield. Achieved a World Series Championship with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
Gold Glove Award in 2012 and 2014
World Series Champion in 2016
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