Paul Goldschmidt

Baseball first baseman and MVP

Paul Goldschmidt - Baseball first baseman and MVP
Born

September 10th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This American baseball player gained recognition as a first baseman in Major League Baseball. A significant portion of the career was spent with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where consistent performance led to multiple All-Star selections and Silver Slugger awards. A trade to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019 resulted in continued success. During the 2022 season, achieved a prestigious milestone by being named the National League MVP, showcasing remarkable offensive and defensive skills. Over the years, accumulated impressive statistics, including home runs and runs batted in, solidifying status as one of the top players in the league.

National League MVP in 2022

Multiple All-Star selections

Silver Slugger Awards

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