Miguel Tejada
Baseball player; 2002 AL MVP
Born
May 25th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A Dominican-American baseball player played primarily as a shortstop. Active in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 to 2015, contributed significantly to teams like the Oakland Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles. Won the American League Most Valuable Player award in 2002 while with the Athletics. Known for offensive prowess and strong defensive skills, also played for several other MLB teams, including the San Diego Padres and the Kansas City Royals.
Won the 2002 American League MVP award
Selected as a 6-time All-Star
Contributed to the Oakland Athletics' success
Led the league in runs batted in (RBIs) in 2004
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