Yan Gomes

Baseball player and All-Star catcher

Yan Gomes - Athletes & Sports Figures born July 19th, 1987
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Born in 1987, a Brazilian-American baseball player primarily played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Debuted in 2012 with the Toronto Blue Jays. Later played for the Cleveland Indians, where he earned an All-Star selection in 2014. Subsequently joined the Washington Nationals and played a crucial role in the team's championship win in the 2019 World Series. Recognized for offensive capabilities and defensive skills behind the plate.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2014

Won the 2019 World Series with the Washington Nationals

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