Juan Lagares
Dominican baseball player and outfielder
Born
March 17th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder initially for the New York Mets. Earned a Gold Glove Award in 2014 for defensive excellence. Demonstrated strong fielding skills and contributed to team dynamics during his tenure with the Mets.
Won the Gold Glove Award in 2014
Played for the New York Mets
Actively participated in MLB from 2013 to 2020
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