Famous Dominican Sportspersons

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1
Albert Pujols
(Baseball player)

19 6

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.

2
David Ortiz
(Baseball player)

34 5

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.

3
Karl-Anthony Towns
(Basketball player)

38 10

Birthdate: November 15, 1995

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Edison, New Jersey

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4
Sammy Sosa
(Baseball player)

19 5

Birthdate: November 12, 1968

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic

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5
Pedro Martínez
(Baseball Player)

18 4

Birthdate: October 25, 1971

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic

6
Al Horford
(Basketball player Power Forward, Center)

20 4

Birthdate: June 3, 1986

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

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7
Bartolo Colón
(Baseball player)

19 4

Birthdate: May 24, 1973

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Altamira, Dominican Republic

8
José Bautista
(Baseball player)

19 4

Birthdate: October 19, 1980

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

9
Fernando Tatis Jr.
(Baseball player)

19 4

Birthdate: January 2, 1999

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic

10
Vladimir Guerrero
(Baseball player)

18 4

Birthdate: February 9, 1975

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Nizao, Dominican Republic

11
Adrián Beltré
(Baseball player)

18 4

Birthdate: April 7, 1979

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

12
Yordano Ventura
(Baseball Player)

17 3

Birthdate: June 3, 1991

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Samana, Dominican Republic

Died: January 22, 2017

Dominican baseball player Yordano Ventura, who made a name for himself as part of the MLB team Kansas City Royals, also won the 2015 World Series with his team. He left his fans and teammates shocked when he died in a car crash at the tender age of 25.

13
Carlos Pena
(Baseball first baseman)

17 3

Birthdate: May 17, 1978

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

14
Edwin Encarnación
(Baseball player)

17 3

Birthdate: January 7, 1983

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: La Romana, La Romana, Dominican Republic

15
Juan Soto
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: October 25, 1998

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

16
Manny Ramirez
(Baseball Player Left Fielder, Right Fielder)

18 4

Birthdate: May 30, 1972

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

17
Nelson Cruz
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: July 1, 1980

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic

18
Chris Duarte
(Basketball player)

17 3

Birthdate: June 13, 1997

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

19
Hanley Ramírez
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: December 23, 1983

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Samaná (town) Samaná, Dominican Republic

20
John Calipari
(Coach)

21 4

Birthdate: February 10, 1959

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA

21
Juan Marichal
(Baseball player)

14 3

Birthdate: October 20, 1937

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic

22
Mariano Díaz Mejía
(Footballer striker position)

16 3

Birthdate: August 1, 1993

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Premià de Mar, Spain

23
Charlie Villanueva
(Basketball player)

16 3

Birthdate: August 24, 1984

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States

24
Johnny Cueto
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: February 15, 1986

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic

25
Fernando Tatis
(Baseball third baseman)

16 3

Birthdate: January 1, 1975

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic

26
Starlin Castro
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: March 24, 1990

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic

27
Junior Firpo
(Footballer defender position)

5 1

Birthdate: August 22, 1996

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

28
Gary Sanchez
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: December 2, 1992

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

29
Alfonso Soriano
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: January 7, 1976

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic

30
José Reyes
(Baseball player)

16 3

Birthdate: June 11, 1983

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Villa González, Dominican Republic

31
Marcell Ozuna
(Baseball player)

15 3

Birthdate: November 12, 1990

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

32
Melky Cabrera
(Baseball player)

15 3

Birthdate: August 11, 1984

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

33
Porfirio Rubirosa
(Diplomat)

16 8

Birthdate: January 22, 1909

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: San Francisco De Macoris, Dominican Republic

Died: July 5, 1965

34
Luis Rojas
(Baseball manager)

16 3

Birthdate: September 1, 1981

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

35
Danny Almonte
(Baseball player)

15 3

Birthdate: April 7, 1987

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Moca, Dominican Republic

36
Carlos Gómez
(Baseball player)

15 3

Birthdate: December 4, 1985

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic

37
Winifer Fernandez
(Volleyball player)

15 3

Birthdate: January 6, 1995

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

38
Starling Marte
(Baseball player)

14 3

Birthdate: October 9, 1988

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

39
Miguel Tejada
(Baseball player)

14 3

Birthdate: May 25, 1974

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Baní, Dominican Republic

40
Jose Ramirez
(Baseball player)

14 3

Birthdate: September 17, 1992

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Baní, Peravia, Dominican Republic

41
Fernando Rodney
(Baseball player - Pitcher)

16 3

Birthdate: March 18, 1977

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Samana, Dominican Republic

42
Luis Severino
(Baseball player)

5 1

Birthdate: February 20, 1994

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic

43
Wander Franco
(Baseball player)

5 1

Birthdate: March 1, 2001

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Baní, Dominican Republic

44
Rafael Devers
(Baseball player)

5 1

Birthdate: October 24, 1996

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Sánchez, Dominican Republic

45
Felipe Alou
(Baseball player)

14 3

Birthdate: May 12, 1935

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Haina, Dominican Republic

46
Tony Fernández
(Baseball player)

14 3

Birthdate: June 30, 1962

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic

Died: February 15, 2020

47
Víctor Martínez
(Bodybuilder)

13 3

Birthdate: July 29, 1973

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic

48
Michael Pineda
(Baseball pitcher who is a free agent)

13 3

Birthdate: January 18, 1989

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Yaguate, Dominican Republic

49
Francisco Liriano
(Baseball player)

5 1

Birthdate: October 26, 1983

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

50
Franmil Reyes
(Baseball player)

13 3

Birthdate: July 7, 1995

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic

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Famous Dominican Sportspersons

1 Albert Pujols(Baseball player)

2 David Ortiz(Baseball player)

3 Karl-Anthony Towns(Basketball player)

4 Sammy Sosa(Baseball player)

5 Pedro Martínez(Baseball Player)

6 Al Horford(Basketball player Power Forward, Center)

7 Bartolo Colón(Baseball player)

8 José Bautista(Baseball player)

9 Fernando Tatis Jr.(Baseball player)

10 Vladimir Guerrero(Baseball player)

11 Adrián Beltré(Baseball player)

12 Yordano Ventura(Baseball Player)

13 Carlos Pena(Baseball first baseman)

14 Edwin Encarnación(Baseball player)

15 Juan Soto(Baseball player)

16 Manny Ramirez(Baseball Player Left Fielder, Right Fielder)

17 Nelson Cruz(Baseball player)

18 Chris Duarte(Basketball player)

19 Hanley Ramírez(Baseball player)

20 John Calipari(Coach)

21 Juan Marichal(Baseball player)

22 Mariano Díaz Mejía(Footballer striker position)

23 Charlie Villanueva(Basketball player)

24 Johnny Cueto(Baseball player)

25 Fernando Tatis(Baseball third baseman)

26 Starlin Castro(Baseball player)

27 Junior Firpo(Footballer defender position)

28 Gary Sanchez(Baseball player)

29 Alfonso Soriano(Baseball player)

30 José Reyes(Baseball player)

31 Marcell Ozuna(Baseball player)

32 Melky Cabrera(Baseball player)

33 Porfirio Rubirosa(Diplomat)

34 Luis Rojas(Baseball manager)

35 Danny Almonte(Baseball player)

36 Carlos Gómez(Baseball player)

37 Winifer Fernandez(Volleyball player)

38 Starling Marte(Baseball player)

39 Miguel Tejada(Baseball player)

40 Jose Ramirez(Baseball player)

41 Fernando Rodney(Baseball player - Pitcher)

42 Luis Severino(Baseball player)

43 Wander Franco(Baseball player)

44 Rafael Devers(Baseball player)

45 Felipe Alou(Baseball player)

46 Tony Fernández(Baseball player)

47 Víctor Martínez(Bodybuilder)

48 Michael Pineda(Baseball pitcher who is a free agent)

49 Francisco Liriano(Baseball player)

50 Franmil Reyes(Baseball player)

1
Albert Pujols
(Baseball player)

2
David Ortiz
(Baseball player)

3
Karl-Anthony Towns
(Basketball player)

4
Sammy Sosa
(Baseball player)

5
Pedro Martínez
(Baseball Player)

6
Al Horford
(Basketball player Power Forward, Center)

7
Bartolo Colón
(Baseball player)

8
José Bautista
(Baseball player)

9
Fernando Tatis Jr.
(Baseball player)

10
Vladimir Guerrero
(Baseball player)

11
Adrián Beltré
(Baseball player)

12
Yordano Ventura
(Baseball Player)

13
Carlos Pena
(Baseball first baseman)

14
Edwin Encarnación
(Baseball player)

15
Juan Soto
(Baseball player)

16
Manny Ramirez
(Baseball Player Left Fielder, Right Fielder)

17
Nelson Cruz
(Baseball player)

18
Chris Duarte
(Basketball player)

19
Hanley Ramírez
(Baseball player)

20
John Calipari
(Coach)

21
Juan Marichal
(Baseball player)

22
Mariano Díaz Mejía
(Footballer striker position)

23
Charlie Villanueva
(Basketball player)

24
Johnny Cueto
(Baseball player)

25
Fernando Tatis
(Baseball third baseman)

26
Starlin Castro
(Baseball player)

27
Junior Firpo
(Footballer defender position)

28
Gary Sanchez
(Baseball player)

29
Alfonso Soriano
(Baseball player)

30
José Reyes
(Baseball player)

31
Marcell Ozuna
(Baseball player)

32
Melky Cabrera
(Baseball player)

33
Porfirio Rubirosa
(Diplomat)

34
Luis Rojas
(Baseball manager)

35
Danny Almonte
(Baseball player)

36
Carlos Gómez
(Baseball player)

37
Winifer Fernandez
(Volleyball player)

38
Starling Marte
(Baseball player)

39
Miguel Tejada
(Baseball player)

40
Jose Ramirez
(Baseball player)

41
Fernando Rodney
(Baseball player - Pitcher)

42
Luis Severino
(Baseball player)

43
Wander Franco
(Baseball player)

44
Rafael Devers
(Baseball player)

45
Felipe Alou
(Baseball player)

46
Tony Fernández
(Baseball player)

47
Víctor Martínez
(Bodybuilder)

48
Michael Pineda
(Baseball pitcher who is a free agent)

49
Francisco Liriano
(Baseball player)

50
Franmil Reyes
(Baseball player)