Keston Hiura
Baseball player, Milwaukee Brewers MVP
Born
August 2nd, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019. Played primarily as a second baseman and first baseman. Achieved notable batting performance during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, showcasing power hitting and offensive skills. Contributed significantly to the team's performance in the National League.
Won the Brewers' Rookie of the Year award in 2019
Achieved over 30 home runs in his first two seasons
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