Michael Conforto
Professional baseball player, All-Star
Born
March 1st, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2015 with the New York Mets. Played as an outfielder and contributed significantly to the team's offense. In 2021, participated in the MLB All-Star Game, showcasing exceptional skills during the season. Also played college baseball at Oregon State University, where contributed to a College World Series championship. Respected for strong batting ability and defensive plays.
Debuted in MLB with the New York Mets in 2015
Selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2021
Part of Oregon State's College World Series championship team
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