Wil Nieves
Baseball player, MLB career with multiple teams
Born
September 25th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A Puerto Rican-American baseball player, played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2015. Played for several teams including the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and the Washington Nationals. Contributed to team dynamics with solid defensive skills behind the plate and occasional offensive production. Participated in various seasons contributing to team strategies and game plays.
Debuted with the New York Yankees in 2006
Played for the Washington Nationals
Served as a backup catcher for multiple teams
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