Yasmani Grandal

Cuban-American Baseball Player, MLB All-Star

Yasmani Grandal - Cuban-American Baseball Player, MLB All-Star
Born

November 8th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in Cuba, a baseball player primarily at catcher and first base. Started professional career with the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). Later played for teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Chicago White Sox. Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2019. Renowned for offensive skills and ability to work with pitchers, contributing to team performance and strategy.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2019

Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Contributed to Chicago White Sox's success

Achieved significant offensive records during career

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