Yasiel Puig

Professional Baseball Player, MLB All-Star

Yasiel Puig - Professional Baseball Player, MLB All-Star
Born

December 7th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

Links & References

Cuban baseball player debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2013. Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, contributing significantly to the team during several seasons. Achieved All-Star status in 2014 and was part of the Dodgers' 2017 National League Championship team. Known for a powerful batting style and a strong arm in the outfield. Later played for teams such as the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians.

Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2014

Contributed to the 2017 NL Championship

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