Martín Prado
Venezuelan Baseball Player
Born
October 27th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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Played as an infielder and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Primarily represented the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, and New York Yankees during a career spanning from 2009 to 2019. Achieved notable offensive success and versatility on the field, contributing to multiple playoff appearances.
Played for the Atlanta Braves from 2009 to 2013
Participated in the 2014 MLB All-Star Game
Achieved a career batting average of .284
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