Yandy Díaz
Cuban baseball player, MLB All-Star
Born
August 8th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cuba
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Born in Cuba, a baseball player excelled in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. Demonstrated strong performances at the plate with a high batting average and on-base percentage, showcasing skills as a hitter. Contributed to team success during multiple playoff runs, earning recognition as an All-Star.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2023
Played for Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians
Achieved a batting average of over .300
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