Miguel Andújar

Baseball player, New York Yankees infielder

Miguel Andújar - Athletes & Sports Figures born March 2nd, 1995
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Born in the Dominican Republic, a professional baseball player debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2017 with the New York Yankees. Played primarily as an infielder and gained attention for offensive skills during the 2018 season. Achieved a second-place finish in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. Became a key player for the Yankees with notable performances in critical games.

Batted .297 with 27 home runs in 2018

Finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year

Contributed to Yankees' postseason appearances

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