Juan Uribe
Dominican baseball player, World Series champion
Born
March 22nd, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic, he played as a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball. Career highlights include ten seasons with teams such as the Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contributed significantly to the Chicago White Sox's victory in the 2005 World Series. Uribe's career spanned from 2001 to 2016, and he showcased his skills in both the batting and fielding aspects of the game. Renowned for his defensive capabilities and clutch performances during critical games, he made career achievements that include several seasons with over 20 home runs.
Winning the 2005 World Series with the Chicago White Sox
Playing with the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers
Achieving over 1,000 career hits
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