Mike Yastrzemski
Baseball player, San Francisco Giants outfielder
Born
August 23rd, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player, primarily recognized for his tenure with the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball. He made his debut in 2019 after being drafted by the Giants. Yastrzemski played college baseball at Vanderbilt University, where he earned All-American honors. He achieved significant milestones during his career, including participation in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game and contributions to the team's success in the postseason.
Named to the 2021 MLB All-Star Game
Contributed to Giants' postseason run
Led the Giants in home runs in 2020
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