Nori Aoki

Baseball outfielder, 2014 MLB All-Star

Nori Aoki - Baseball outfielder, 2014 MLB All-Star
Born

January 5th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 2012 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Played for several teams including the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, and Seattle Mariners. Achieved All-Star status in 2014 while with the Giants. Contributed to the team's success with a focus on batting average and on-base percentage.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2014

Led Japan to victory in the 2006 World Baseball Classic

Played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, and others

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