Juan Encarnación
Dominican baseball player and outfielder
Born
March 8th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 1997 to 2007. Teams included the Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals. Contributed to the Cardinals' victory in the 2006 World Series. Career statistics include over 1,000 hits, 100 home runs, and a .280 batting average. Retired after the 2007 season, having established a reputation for solid offensive production and defensive capabilities.
Won the 2006 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals
Achieved over 1,000 career hits
Hit over 100 home runs during MLB career
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