Jorge Cantú
Baseball player; MLB All-Star
Born
January 30th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1982, this player had a career in Major League Baseball, playing primarily as a infielder. Debuted with the Florida Marlins and contributed to the team's success during the early 2000s. Played for multiple teams throughout his MLB career, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Texas Rangers. Represented Mexico in international competitions, including the World Baseball Classic. Retired from professional baseball and transitioned to other endeavors.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2005
Played for the Florida Marlins
Represented Mexico in World Baseball Classic
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