Neifi Pérez
Baseball player and infielder
Born
June 2nd, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Born in the Dominican Republic, this infielder played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2007. His career included stints with several teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. Played primarily as a shortstop and second baseman, he contributed to the field and had a notable batting style. Over his career, he displayed adaptability and versatility, which allowed him to occupy multiple infield positions. He retired with over 1,000 hits in his career and was part of teams that competed in the postseason.
Played for Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies
Accumulated over 1,000 career hits
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