José Pirela

Venezuelan baseball player for the Padres

José Pirela - Venezuelan baseball player for the Padres
Born

November 21st, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder and infielder. Made his MLB debut in 2014 with the New York Yankees. Joined the San Diego Padres in 2016, where he contributed to the team's lineup. Achieved a personal milestone of reaching over 100 hits in a season.

Debuted with the New York Yankees in 2014

Played for the San Diego Padres

Achieved over 100 hits in a single season

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