Jeff McNeil

Baseball player, New York Mets infielder

Jeff McNeil - Baseball player, New York Mets infielder
Born

April 8th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1992, played professional baseball as an infielder primarily with the New York Mets. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2018 and quickly established a reputation for hitting and versatility on the field. McNeil achieved an All-Star selection in 2019 and has been recognized for his batting skills in both the regular season and playoffs. His contributions on offense have helped the team in several key matches.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2019

Achieved a .319 batting average in 2019

Played pivotal roles in multiple postseason games

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