Tony Fernández
Dominican baseball player and shortstop
Born
June 30th, 1962
62 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as a shortstop. Career spanned from 1983 to 2001, with significant tenures at the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets. Contributed to the Blue Jays' first World Series championship in 1992. Also played for teams including the San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds. Noted for exceptional defensive skills and consistency at the plate.
Played a key role in Toronto Blue Jays' 1992 World Series win
Selected as an All-Star in 1990
Won Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence
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