Wily Mo Peña
Dominican baseball player with Red Sox
Born
January 23rd, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 2001 to 2013. Debuted with the Cincinnati Reds, exhibiting remarkable power-hitting abilities. Later joined the Boston Red Sox, where contributed to the team's 2004 World Series championship. Also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals, showcasing consistent performance in multiple seasons. Represented the Dominican Republic in international competition.
Contributed to the Boston Red Sox's 2004 World Series victory
Had a career-high 26 home runs in 2004
Played for Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks
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