Kolten Wong
Baseball player and Gold Glove winner
Born
October 10th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball. Wong made his MLB debut in 2013 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Achieved recognition for defensive skills and won the Gold Glove Award in 2021. Throughout his career, played an important role in the Cardinals' lineup and contributed to their playoff appearances. Later played for the Milwaukee Brewers, enhancing his reputation as a versatile player.
Won the Gold Glove Award in 2021
Played for St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers
Helped Cardinals reach the postseason multiple times
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