Sandy León
Venezuelan baseball catcher, MLB All-Star
Born
March 13th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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A baseball catcher from Venezuela, has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians. Made his MLB debut in 2015 and gained recognition for defensive skills behind the plate. Contributed to the Boston Red Sox's championship win in the 2018 World Series. Played a significant role in handling pitching staffs and game strategies while maintaining a presence as a reliable backup and late-inning defensive option.
Debuted in MLB in 2015
Won the 2018 World Series with Boston Red Sox
Selected as an All-Star in 2016
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