Mariano Duncan

Baseball player and manager, World Series champion

Mariano Duncan - Baseball player and manager, World Series champion
Born

March 13th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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This former baseball player and manager enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball. Primarily a second baseman, played for teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved recognition as a member of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds team that won the World Series. Transitioned into coaching and management roles, contributing to the development of players and strategies within the sport.

Won the 1990 World Series with the Cincinnati Reds

Played for teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies

Served as a manager in Minor League Baseball

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