Matt Wieters
Baseball Player, 2-Time All-Star Catcher
Born
May 21st, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, played as a catcher primarily for the Baltimore Orioles and also for the Washington Nationals. Achieved recognition for strong defensive skills and offensive contributions throughout a career spanning over a decade. Selected as an All-Star twice and secured Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. Gained attention for consistent performance in games, helping teams in both regular season and playoffs.
Selected as a 2-Time All-Star
Received Gold Glove Award in 2011
Secured Silver Slugger Award in 2010
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