Rubén Sierra
Baseball player and outfielder
Born
October 6th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 1986 to 2006. Began career with the Texas Rangers and had subsequent stints with various teams including the Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees. Gained recognition for power hitting and versatility in the outfield, contributing to multiple playoff teams. Made an All-Star appearance in 1989. Finished career with a batting average of .268, 1,591 hits, and 202 home runs.
Selected as an All-Star in 1989
Played for the Texas Rangers from 1986 to 1992
Participated in the 1996 World Series with the New York Yankees
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