Kris Bryant

Baseball player, 2016 World Series Champion

Kris Bryant - Baseball player, 2016 World Series Champion
Born

January 4th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a third baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Achieved significant success with the Chicago Cubs, contributing to the team's first World Series championship in 108 years in 2016. Earned National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2015. Selected for multiple All-Star Games during the career. Also played for the San Francisco Giants and other teams.

2016 World Series Champion with Chicago Cubs

National League Rookie of the Year 2015

Multiple-time All-Star selection

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