Kevin Kiermaier
Baseball player and Gold Glove winner
Born
April 22nd, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball as a center fielder in Major League Baseball. Primarily associated with the Tampa Bay Rays, established a reputation for defensive excellence. Made his MLB debut in 2013. Contributed to the team's success in various seasons, including the 2020 American League Championship Series. Received multiple Gold Glove Awards for outstanding defensive play during his career.
Won Gold Glove Award (2015, 2016, 2019, 2020)
Played in the 2020 AL Championship Series
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