Famous 21st Century Baseball Players

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Derek Jeter
(American Former Professional Baseball Shortstop and Executive)
Derek Jeter
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Birthdate: June 26, 1974
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Pequannock Township, New Jersey, United States

Derek Jeter is an American former baseball player whose popularity had made him one of the most marketed sportsmen of his generation during his playing career. Since 2017, he has been playing a key role as part owner and the chief executive officer of the Miami Marlins. Also a well-known philanthropist, Jeter created a charitable organization called Turn 2 Foundation.

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Mike Trout
(American Professional Baseball Center Fielder)
Mike Trout
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Birthdate: August 7, 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Millville, New Jersey, United States

Mike Trout is an American baseball player. An eight-time MLB All-Star, Mike Trout is widely regarded as one of the best Major League Baseball (MLB) players of the current generation and one of the best young players in baseball history. He is also one of the most popular American sportsmen, with endorsement deals worth $2.5 million in his kitty

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Bryce Harper
(American Professional Baseball Right Fielder and Designated Hitter)
Bryce Harper
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Birthdate: October 16, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Bryce Harper is an American baseball player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Phillies of MLB. Renowned for hitting home runs on Opening Day, Harper holds a unique record of being the first player in the history of MLB to hit five home runs on Opening Days before the age of 25.

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 4 
Albert Pujols
(Dominican–American Professional Baseball First Baseman and Designated Hitter)
Albert Pujols
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Birthdate: January 16, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Dominican-American baseball player Albert Pujols was a three-time MVP during his 11-year stint with the St. Louis Cardinals. An only child he grew up with an alcoholic father. He has been in the news for his $240 million contract with the LA Angels and for allegedly lying about his age.
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Justin Verlander
(One of the Greatest Baseball Pitchers in History)
Justin Verlander
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Birthdate: February 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Manakin, Virginia, United States

Justin Verlander is an American baseball player who has played for the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. An eight-time MLB All-Star, Verlander has won prestigious awards like the Babe Ruth Award. He has also been an important member of the US national team, helping his side win the silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.

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Nolan Ryan
(One of the Best MLB Pitchers of All Time)
Nolan Ryan
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Birthdate: January 31, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Refugio, Texas, United States

The celebrated former baseball player whose Major League career spanned 27 years, retired with record 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters. Nicknamed Ryan Express, Nolan Ryan played as a pitcher and had long stints with Houston Astros and California Angels. A member of the American National Baseball Hall of Fame, he is the principal owner of Ryan Sanders Sports and Entertainment.

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David Ortiz
(One of the Greatest Designated Baseball Hitters of All Time)
David Ortiz
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Birthdate: November 18, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

David Ortiz is a Dominican-American former baseball player who played primarily for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed Big Papi for his strength, Ortiz is considered one of the greatest clutch hitters ever. Also regarded as one of the greatest designated hitters for Boston Red Sox, Ortiz helped the team end its 86-year World Series championship drought.

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Ichiro Suzuki
(The First Japanese-born Position Player to be Posted and Signed to an MLB Club)
Ichiro Suzuki
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Birthdate: October 22, 1973
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Aichi, Japan

Ichiro Suzuki is a Japanese former baseball player who played as an outfielder in top-level professional leagues, including Major League Baseball (MLB). Also a popular player at the Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, Suzuki became the first MLB player to be inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame

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Barry Bonds
(One of the Greatest Baseball Players of All Time)
Barry Bonds
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Birthdate: July 24, 1964
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Riverside, California, United States
Former baseball player Barry Bonds is known for his stints with the MLB teams Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. The seven-time NL MVP-winning and eight-time Gold Glove-winning player once faced trial for use of anabolic steroids. He is a 14-time All Star, he is also a cycling lover.
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Clayton Kershaw
(One of the Greatest Pitchers of All Time)
Clayton Kershaw
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Birthdate: March 19, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

An eight-time MLB All-Star, Clayton Kershaw is an American professional baseball player, often described as the best pitcher in the history of baseball. Also known for his humanitarian work, Clayton Kershaw has been honored with the Branch Rickey Award and Roberto Clemente Award. A prolific donator, Kershaw donated $260,000 to build an orphanage called Hope's Home.

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Willie Mays
(One of the Best All-Around Players in the History of Baseball)
Willie Mays
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Birthdate: May 6, 1931
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Westfield, Alabama, United States

Willie Mays is considered one of the all-time greats of baseball. His breathtaking catch of Vic Wertz’s fly ball is etched as a great movement in the history of the sport. Associated with New York / San Francisco Giants for about two decades, the former center fielder with record Major League Football putouts, features in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Miguel Cabrera
(Venezuelan Professional Baseball First Baseman and Designated Hitter)
Miguel Cabrera
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Birthdate: April 18, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela

Miguel Cabrera is a Venezuelan baseball player who currently plays for the Detroit Tigers of MLB. An 11-time MLB All-Star, Cabrera claimed the MLB Triple Crown in 2012, becoming the first player to achieve the feat in 45 seasons. He has also won two American League MVP awards among other honors since his debut in 2003.

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Pete Rose
(Baseball Outfielder, Infielder, Manager)
Pete Rose
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Birthdate: April 14, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 14 
Sammy Sosa
(Baseball player)
Sammy Sosa
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Birthdate: November 12, 1968
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Max Scherzer
(Baseball player)
Max Scherzer
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Birthdate: July 27, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Reggie Jackson
(Baseball player)
Reggie Jackson
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Birthdate: May 18, 1946
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Abington Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Sandy Koufax
(One of the Greatest Pitchers in Baseball History)
Sandy Koufax
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Birthdate: December 30, 1935
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Baseball left-handed pitcher Sanford Koufax played for the MLB team Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers for 12 seasons. He was the youngest Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and the first three-time Cy Young Award winner. He skipped pitching for a 1965 World Series game because it fell on Jewish festival Yom Kippur.

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Roger Clemens
(Baseball player)
Roger Clemens
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Birthdate: August 4, 1962
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Ken Griffey Jr.
(Baseball Player)
Ken Griffey Jr.
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Birthdate: November 21, 1969
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Donora, Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Mariano Rivera
(Former Professional Baseball Pitcher and One of the Greatest Relievers of All Time)
Mariano Rivera
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Birthdate: November 29, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Panama City, Panama

Mariano Rivera is a Panamanian-American former baseball player who played for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). A five-time World Series champion and thirteen-time All-Star, Rivera was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. He is also considered one of the most dominant relievers in the history of the major league.

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Cal Ripken Jr.
(Baseball Shortstop)
Cal Ripken Jr.
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Birthdate: August 24, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Havre de Grace, Maryland
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Mike Piazza
(American Former Professional Baseball Catcher and and Current Manager of the 'Italy National Baseball Team')
Mike Piazza
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Birthdate: September 4, 1968
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

Currently the manager of the Italian national baseball team, Mike Pizza played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for sixteen seasons, winning a total of ten Silver Slugger Awards. Beginning his career with Los Angeles Dodgers, he exploded on the national season in the very next year, eventually joining New York Mets, recording 427 home runs during his spectacular MLB career.

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Rickey Henderson
(Baseball player)
Rickey Henderson
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Birthdate: December 25, 1958
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Vladimir Guerrero
(Baseball player)
Vladimir Guerrero
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Birthdate: February 9, 1975
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Nizao, Dominican Republic
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Alex Rodriguez
(One of the Greatest Baseball Players of All Time)
Alex Rodriguez
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Birthdate: July 27, 1975
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Washington Heights, New York, United States

Former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez is considered one of the best baseball players in American baseball history. In his 22 years career, he created numerous records and won both awards and appreciation; however he also attracted a lot of controversies. Primary amongst them were his use of performance enhancing drugs. 

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Pedro MartĂ­nez
(Baseball Player)
Pedro MartĂ­nez
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Birthdate: October 25, 1971
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Bo Jackson
(Former Baseball & Football Player, the Only Professional Athlete in History to be Named an 'All-Star' in Both)
Bo Jackson
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Birthdate: November 30, 1962
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bessemer, Alabama, United States

Former professional baseball and football player Bo Jackson has the distinction of being the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both the sports. Considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, he pursued his other interests following his retirement from sports in the 1990s. He has acted in a few TV shows, playing minor characters.

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Aaron Judge
(American Professional Baseball Player Who Plays as a Outfielder)
Aaron Judge
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Birthdate: April 26, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Linden, California, United States
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge became the 2017 AL Rookie of the Year. In 2017, he made a single-season franchise home record with the Yankees. He became the first MLB rookie to win the Home Run Derby. His charity All Rise Foundation focuses on helping children become responsible citizens.
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Deion Sanders
(Former American Football Player, Coach and Only Athlete to Play in Both 'Super Bowl' and 'World Series')
Deion Sanders
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Birthdate: August 9, 1967
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States

American football player Deion Sanders is considered one of the strongest pass defenders of the game. He was an electrifying athlete and played in the National Football League for 14 seasons. He played for teams like Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. He is now a coach and a sports analyst. He’s also a rapper.

 

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Shohei Ohtani
(Japanese Professional Baseball Pitcher, Designated Hitter and Outfielder)
Shohei Ohtani
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Birthdate: July 5, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Oshu, Iwate, Japan

Affectionately called Sho Time and the Japanese Babe Ruth, Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani is known for his successful stint with the MLB team Los Angeles Angels. Earlier, while with the Hokkaido-Nippon Ham Fighters, he set the record for the fastest-ever pitch thrown by a Japanese player.

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Tony Gwynn
(Baseball Player)
Tony Gwynn
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Birthdate: May 9, 1960
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: June 16, 2014
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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IvĂĄn RodrĂ­guez
(Former Puerto Rican Baseball Player Who Played as a Catcher)
IvĂĄn RodrĂ­guez
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Birthdate: November 27, 1971
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: ManatĂ­, Puerto Rico
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Jim Thome
(Baseball player)
Jim Thome
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Birthdate: August 27, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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John Elway
(American football player)
John Elway
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Birthdate: June 28, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Port Angeles, Washington, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Jason Kidd
(Former Basketball player at point guard position)
Jason Kidd
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Birthdate: March 23, 1973
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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José Fernåndez
(Cuban-American Professional Baseball Pitcher)
José Fernåndez
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Birthdate: July 31, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Santa Clara, Cuba
Died: September 25, 2016

José Fernández was a Cuban-American baseball player who played for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016. Renowned for his skills as a pitcher, José had four pitches in his armory: a four-seam fastball, a slurve, a changeup, and a sinker. He died at the age of 24 when a speedboat, which he was piloting, crashed.

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Mookie Betts
(Baseball Player)
Mookie Betts
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Birthdate: October 7, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Adriån Beltré
(Baseball player)
Adriån Beltré
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Birthdate: April 7, 1979
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Mark McGwire
(Baseball player)
Mark McGwire
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Birthdate: October 1, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Pomona, California, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Markelle Fultz
(Basketball player)
Markelle Fultz
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Birthdate: May 29, 1998
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Kris Bryant
(Baseball Player)
Kris Bryant
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Birthdate: January 4, 1992
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Anthony Rizzo
(Baseball player)
Anthony Rizzo
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Birthdate: August 8, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Parkland, Florida, United States
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Oscar Robertson
(Former Basketball player who played point guard and was a 12-time All-Star)
Oscar Robertson
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Birthdate: November 24, 1938
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Charlotte, Tennessee, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Jose Altuve
(Baseball player)
Jose Altuve
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Birthdate: May 6, 1990
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Rod Carew
(Legendary Panamanian Baseball Player Considered as One of the Greatest Contact Hitters)
Rod Carew
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Birthdate: October 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: GatĂșn, Panama

Panamanian baseball player Rod Carew had an illustrious career, first with the Minnesota Twins and then with the California Angels. An 18-time All-Star, he has also been a 7-time American League batting champion. Post-retirement, he coached the Milwaukee Brewers and the California/Anaheim Angels.

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Dikembe Mutombo
(Basketball player)
Dikembe Mutombo
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Birthdate: June 25, 1966
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height: 7'2" (218 cm)
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Gary Payton
(Former Basketball player who played the point guard position)
Gary Payton
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Birthdate: July 23, 1968
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Yu Darvish
(Japanese Professional Baseball Pitcher)
Yu Darvish
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Birthdate: August 16, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

Born to a Japanese father and an Iranian mother, Sefat Farid Yu Darvish, better known as Yu Darvish, started playing baseball in second grade. Known for his baseball skills and his 6’5” frame, he is a 4-time All-Star and has played for teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the LA Dodgers.

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Whitey Ford
(Baseball player)
Whitey Ford
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Birthdate: October 21, 1928
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Astoria, New York, United States
Died: October 8, 2020
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Bob Uecker
(Baseball player)
Bob Uecker
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Birthdate: January 26, 1934
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)