William Contreras
Venezuelan baseball player, catcher
Born
December 24th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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Born in Venezuela, played professional baseball as a catcher. Made MLB debut in 2020 with the Atlanta Braves. Helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series, contributing significantly as a young player. Gained recognition for offensive skills and defensive capabilities behind the plate.
Debuted in MLB with the Atlanta Braves
Contributed to the 2021 World Series championship
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