Neftalí Feliz

Dominican baseball pitcher, 2010 Rookie of the Year

Neftalí Feliz - Dominican baseball pitcher, 2010 Rookie of the Year
Born

May 2nd, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2009. Played for the Texas Rangers, contributing significantly to the team's success. Achieved notable recognition as the 2010 American League Rookie of the Year. Helped the Rangers reach the World Series in 2010 and 2011.

2010 American League Rookie of the Year

Played for Texas Rangers in two World Series

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