Jorge Soler
Cuban baseball player, World Series MVP
Born
February 25th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cuba
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Born in Cuba, one of the prominent figures in professional baseball. Made a significant contribution as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Achieved recognition during the 2021 World Series while playing for the Atlanta Braves, where performance contributed to the team's championship victory. Prior to this, played for the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, showcasing powerful hitting skills.
Won MVP of the 2021 World Series
Contributed to Atlanta Braves' 2021 championship
Hit over 30 home runs in 2021 season
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