Julio Lugo
Baseball player with World Series title
Born
Died
2021
5 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Played as a professional baseball infielder, primarily as a shortstop. Lugo began his MLB career with the San Diego Padres in 2000. Subsequent tenures included time with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Houston Astros, and Boston Red Sox. In 2007, contributed to the Red Sox's World Series championship victory. Lugo concluded his MLB career after stints with the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals.
Contributed to Boston Red Sox's 2007 World Series win
Played for multiple MLB teams including Houston Astros
Recorded over 1,000 hits in Major League Baseball
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