Miguel Sanó

Dominican baseball player, MLB All-Star

Miguel Sanó - Dominican baseball player, MLB All-Star
Born

May 11th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Professional baseball player played primarily as a first baseman. Made a significant impact in Major League Baseball with the Minnesota Twins. Debuted in 2015 and quickly became recognized for power hitting and ability to drive in runs. Helped the Twins secure an American League Central Division title in 2019. Selected to the MLB All-Star Game in 2017, showcasing exceptional talent and performance on the field.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2017

Contributed to the Minnesota Twins' 2019 divisional championship

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