Jorge Polanco

Dominican baseball player, Minnesota Twins All-Star

Jorge Polanco - Dominican baseball player, Minnesota Twins All-Star
Born

July 5th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A professional baseball player originating from the Dominican Republic, played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins. Debuted in 2014 and became a key contributor to the team. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2019 following a season with significant offensive and defensive contributions. Helped the Twins secure the American League Central Division title in 2020, showcasing consistent performance and skills on the field.

Selected as an All-Star in 2019

Contributed to Minnesota Twins' 2020 AL Central Division title

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