Yoervis Medina
Venezuelan baseball player, MLB reliever
Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball primarily for the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs. Made his MLB debut on April 8, 2014. Contributed to the Mariners bullpen during his tenure and recorded his first career save while with the Cubs. Also had stints in the minor leagues and played professional baseball in Venezuela after his MLB career.
Debuted for the Seattle Mariners in 2014
Achieved 1 career save with the Chicago Cubs
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American basketball player, NBA athlete
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July 27th, 1987 38 years ago
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July 27th, 1987 38 years ago
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July 27th, 1625 400 years ago
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July 27th, 1978 47 years ago
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July 27th, 1991 34 years ago
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July 27th, 1990 35 years ago
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