Joc Pederson
Professional baseball player, World Series champion
Born
April 21st, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player participated in Major League Baseball. Played as an outfielder primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers and later for the Atlanta Braves. Achieved significant recognition during playoff performances, contributing to a World Series championship in 2021 with the Braves. Notably recognized for power hitting and clutch performances during postseason games.
Won the World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 2021
Selected as an All-Star in 2015
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