Travis d'Arnaud

Baseball catcher, 2015 World Series MVP

Travis d'Arnaud - Athletes & Sports Figures born February 10th, 1989
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A professional baseball catcher played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves. D'Arnaud debuted in the MLB in 2013. Significant contributions included playing a pivotal role in the 2015 postseason, where he helped the Mets reach the World Series.

Played in the 2015 World Series

Selected as the MVP of the 2015 National League Championship Series

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