Ozzie Albies
Baseball player for Atlanta Braves
Born
January 7th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Curaçao
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A professional baseball player from Curaçao, excelling as a second baseman with the Atlanta Braves. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2017 and quickly became a starting player. Contributed to the team's success in the 2021 season, helping secure the World Series title. Known for his defensive skills and ability to hit for power, he has consistently been praised for his performance on the field.
Won the 2021 World Series with Atlanta Braves
Selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2021
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