Keston Hiura

Baseball player, Milwaukee Brewers MVP

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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