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Pablo Emilio Sandoval Reyes (born August 11, 1986) is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball third baseman for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves. He stands 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall, and weighs 268 pounds (122 kg).[1] Nicknamed "Kung Fu Panda", Sandoval is a two-time All-Star and has won three World Series championships with the Giants. He hit three home runs in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, becoming the fourth player to hit three home runs in a World Series game, leading to his being named that year's World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP). During the offseason, Sandoval plays for the Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (VPBL).

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In 2002, Sandoval was signed by the San Francisco Giants. Sandoval worked his way through the minor leagues and debuted with the Giants in 2008, batting .345 in 41 games. Capable of playing first base, third base, and catcher, he became the Giants' starting third baseman in 2009, ceasing to catch that year and playing first base only occasionally. In 2009, Sandoval finished second in All-Star Final Vote balloting, batting .330 with 25 home runs and 90 runs batted in (RBIs) in his first full season in the majors. However, Sandoval struggled in 2010 and was benched during the playoffs for the 2010 World Series, which the Giants won. He lost weight before 2011 and hit .315 with 23 home runs in 117 games. Injuries limited Sandoval to 109 games in 2012, but he was selected to his second-straight All-Star Game. Then, in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, Sandoval joined Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, and Albert Pujols as the only players to hit three home runs in a World Series Game. For his contributions, Sandoval was named the World Series Most Valuable Player, as the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers. In 2013, he appeared in 141 games, batting .278, with 14 home runs, and 79 RBIs.

A free agent after the 2014 season, Sandoval signed a five-year contract with the Red Sox that offseason. Due to poor performance, the Red Sox released him in 2017. Sandoval then re-signed with the Giants, but the Red Sox remained responsible for paying his salary through the end of the 2019 season.

Early life

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Pablo Emilio Sandoval Reyes[citation needed] was born on August 11, 1986, to Pablo Sr. and Amelia Sandoval[2] in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela.[3] He grew up an avid baseball fan, following the careers of Omar Vizquel and Andrés Galarraga. He practiced baseball in an empty two-car garage with his older brother, Michael. His favorite players were Omar Vizquel (later his teammate on the Giants) and Andrés Galarraga. He was born left-handed, but wanted to be able to play shortstop like Vizquel. Thus, at nine, he taught himself to throw right-handed as well. He can still throw with both hands, but throws right-handed during games.[2]

Professional career

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Minor leagues

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Sandoval received notice from scouts in 2002, when he went to the Dominican Republic for a scouting tournament. A scout for the Texas Rangers told Sandoval he would come to Venezuela to sign him, but he did not show up. After two weeks, Ciro Villalobos, a scout for the San Francisco Giants, offered Sandoval a contract, and he signed.[2] Sandoval began his professional career as a catcher in 2004 with the rookie AZL Giants, hitting .266 with no home runs and 26 runs batted in (RBI) in 177 at bats.[4]

In 2005, he was used almost entirely as a third baseman while playing for the Single-A short season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes.[4] He hit .330 (second in the Northwest League to Mike Mooney's .342) with three home runs and 50 RBIs (one behind Luis Valbuena's total).[5] His batting average slumped in 2006 to .265. He had one home run and 49 RBIs with the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets of the South Atlantic League that year, splitting time between first and third base. In 2007, he played for the Single-A advanced San Jose Giants, hitting .287 with 11 homers and 52 RBIs. That season, he was used as a catcher and first baseman, and he helped San Jose win the California League championship.

In 2008, he spent time with two minor league teams, San Jose and the Double-A Connecticut Defenders of the Eastern League, before being called up to the majors. In 273 at bats for San Jose, he hit .359 with 12 home runs and 59 RBIs. In 175 at bats with Connecticut, he hit .337 with eight home runs and 37 RBIs. In total, he hit .350 with 20 home runs and 96 RBIs in 2008.[4]

San Francisco Giants (2008–2014)

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2008

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Sandoval catching for the San Francisco Giants.

Sandoval was called up to the Majors on August 13, 2008.[6] He debuted the next day, going 0-for-3 in a 7–4 loss to the Houston Astros. In his first Major League Baseball (MLB) plate appearance, he hit an RBI sacrifice fly.[7] He got his first hit against Mike Hampton in the second inning of his next game, August 16, on his way to going 3-for-5 in an 11–5 loss to the Atlanta Braves.[8] In 41 games in 2008, he hit .345 with three home runs and 24 RBI, striking out 14 times and grounding into six double plays in 154 at-bats.[3] He hit his first MLB home run on August 27 off Liván Hernández in a 4–1 triumph over the Colorado Rockies.[9]

On defense, Sandoval was used at first base, at third base, and at catcher.[10] Teammate Barry Zito gave Sandoval the nickname "Kung Fu Panda"[11] (after the then-recent movie); in a Zito win on September 19, the rotund Sandoval scored a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers by acrobatically jumping over the tag of catcher Danny Ardoin.[12]

2009

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Sandoval made the Giants' Opening Day roster out of spring training in 2009 as the Giants' starting third baseman and backup catcher.[10][13] He served as a personal catcher for Zito at the beginning of the year.[14] On May 12, Sandoval hit his first walk-off home run against Joe Beimel to beat the Washington Nationals 9–7.[15] Following an elbow injury to Sandoval in May, the Giants called up Eli Whiteside to serve as the backup catcher on May 24; since then, Sandoval has not been used at all as a catcher.[3][16] After 73 games played, San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler wrote that Sandoval had made the most impressive transition from the Giants farm system since 1986 when Will Clark and Robby Thompson were rookies.[17]

Sandoval's first days in the majors were marked by a tendency to free swing. Giants hitting coach Carney Lansford noted that Sandoval contributed to the team's drawing the fewest walks in the National League at a time when the overall number of walks throughout baseball had increased. "As much as I try to get him to be disciplined, it's like caging a lion. He leaves the dugout ready to swing the bat. I literally tell him before every at-bat, 'Swing at a strike.'"[18] Sandoval himself characterized his approach as "See ball, swing."[19] In July 2009, he was named a Sprint Final Vote candidate for the 80th annual All-Star Game for the final roster spot on the National League team.[19] He was edged by Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies on the last day of voting.[20]

On July 6, Sandoval hit his first career grand slam at home at AT&T Park against Sean West of the visiting Florida Marlins in a 5–4 victory.[21] He hit his first home run into McCovey Cove on July 30, the 50th anniversary of the MLB Debut of Willie McCovey, who was in attendance.[22] Sandoval said after the game, "It's special right now. I hit McCovey Cove and McCovey's here. He talks to me every time he's in the clubhouse."[23] Sandoval set a record for most hits by a Giants switch-hitter in a single season with 189 in 2009.[3]

Sandoval finished the 2009 season with 25 home runs and 90 RBI in 153 games. He had the second-highest batting average among NL hitters, at .330 (behind Hanley Ramírez's .342), and finished seventh in NL MVP voting.[24] Due to his service time in 2008, he was ineligible for the NL Rookie of the Year Award, which went to Chris Coghlan.[25]

2010

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During the offseason, the Giants had Sandoval work on losing weight.[26] Sandoval, however, saw a sophomore slump in 2010. He struggled all season to come close to his 2009 totals and saw himself dropped to eighth in the batting order in a game on June 5.[3] One bright spot in the season came on August 12, when Pat Burrell and Sandoval hit back-to-back home runs against Randy Wells of the Cubs in an 8–7 victory. Sandoval's home run snapped a 46-game home run drought.[27] Sandoval finished the season with a .268 batting average, 13 home runs, and 63 RBI. He saw his batting average, as a right-handed hitter, plummet over 150 points from his 2009 batting average; he dropped from .379 to .227. His batting average with runners in scoring position also dropped during this period, from .301 in 2009 to .208 in 2010.[3] Overweight and unproductive, he was benched during the 2010 National League Championship Series for Juan Uribe and limited to three at-bats in the 2010 World Series. However, Sandoval earned his first World Series ring as the Giants won their first World Series since 1954, securing the championship in five games over the Texas Rangers.[28][29][30]

2011

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Sandoval tagging Anderson Hernández at third base.

Entering 2011, the Giants made a publicized campaign called "Operation Panda", which was aimed at getting Sandoval into better shape during the offseason. By the end of 2010, he had weighed 278 pounds (126 kg). Sandoval hired Triple Threat Performance of Tempe, Arizona, to help him lose weight and help improve his performance. He lost over 30 pounds (14 kg),[31] and it led to results on the field for Sandoval. After a subpar 2010 season, Sandoval returned to his 2009 form. He got off to a good start in 2011, but suffered a broken right hamate bone in late April and missed 41 games.[32] He was activated off the disabled list (DL) on June 14 and had a 22-game hitting streak from June 19 through July 14.[3][33] On July 10, 2011, Sandoval was selected to the National League All-Star team, becoming the first All-Star position player for the Giants since Barry Bonds in 2007. In his first All-Star at bat, Sandoval hit an RBI ground-rule double against Brandon League, helping the NL win the 2011 MLB All-Star Game.[34]

On September 15, 2011, Sandoval hit for the cycle at Colorado against pitcher Jhoulys Chacín. He had (in order) a two-run home run in the first, a single in the second, a double in the fifth and a triple in the sixth.[35] On September 19, 2011, Sandoval earned his first career "NL Player of the Week" Award.[36] In 2011, Sandoval hit .315/.357/.552 with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs, a significant improvement from 2010.[37] He only had 426 at bats for the season, down significantly from his totals from 2009 and 2010 due to the injury he suffered.[3]

2012

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On April 26, 2012, Sandoval hit a single in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. This was the 19th consecutive game since Opening Day in which Sandoval had a hit, setting a Giants franchise record for longest consecutive hitting streak to begin a season. The previous record – of 18 games – was set by Johnny Rucker in 1945.[38] Sandoval ran it up to 20 before it was snapped.[3] However, in May, Sandoval fractured his left hamate bone, an injury which kept him out until early June. Giants' head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner said the day before Sandoval had surgery, "I guess the good news is both [hamate bones] will be gone tomorrow and he can't do it again."[39][40] On July 1, 2012, it was announced that Sandoval had beaten out David Wright for his second All-Star team, as the starting third baseman for the National League. The choice was considered somewhat controversial by fans and executives (particularly Sandy Alderson), as David Wright had a significantly higher batting average than Sandoval at the time. Wright made the team as a reserve, and as a reporter pointed out, Sandoval in 2009 "outperformed Wright, who was the fans' choice to start."[41] On July 10, at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium, Sandoval highlighted the NL's five-run opening inning with the first bases-loaded triple in the history of the Midsummer Classic, off of reigning American League (AL) Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander.[42]

Sandoval in the 2012 World Series Parade.

Sandoval injured his left hamstring at the end of July and was on the DL for the second time in 2012, from July 28 through August 13.[43][44] On September 20, he homered from both sides of the plate in a 9–2 victory over Colorado, becoming the sixth San Francisco Giant to accomplish the feat.[45] In 108 games (396 at bats), Sandoval batted .283 with 112 hits, 12 home runs, and 63 RBI.[3]

On October 24, 2012, in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, Sandoval hit three home runs — two of them off Justin Verlander. He joined Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, and Albert Pujols as the only players in MLB history to hit three home runs in a World Series game, and is the first in history to hit those home runs in his first three plate appearances (in the first, third, and fifth innings).[46][47] On October 28, Sandoval was named the World Series MVP.[28][29] He also won the Babe Ruth Award for his overall postseason performance.[48] Sandoval set a new Giants franchise record for most hits in a postseason with 24, which included six home runs.[49]

2013

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With the Giants trailing 1–0 in the ninth inning on April 30, 2013, Sandoval hit a two-run home run against J. J. Putz to give them a 2–1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.[50] At the end of April, he had 35 hits, tied for the NL lead with Starling Marte and, since 1900, the largest April total by a Giant.[3] On May 21, at AT&T Park and fighting the flu, he hit a 10th-inning, two-run home run against Yunesky Maya to give the Giants a 4–2 victory over Washington.[51] From June 9 through June 23, he was on the DL with a left foot injury.[52][53] On August 16, he had four hits and reached safely in all six plate appearances during a 14–10 victory over the Miami Marlins.[54] He hit three home runs on September 4 in a 13–5 victory over the Padres.[55] With that performance, Sandoval joined Ruth, Jackson, Pujols, George Brett, and Adrián Beltré as the only players to have three-homer games in both the regular season and the playoffs. In 141 games, Sandoval batted .278 with 146 hits, 14 home runs, and 79 RBI.[3]

2014

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By the end of 2013, Sandoval again needed to lose weight. Encouraged by several of his teammates and Giants' general manager Brian Sabean, he showed up at spring training several pounds lighter.[56] The weight loss did not lead to immediate results for Sandoval, who batted .167 with just six RBI in his first 31 games through May 6. However, over his next 42 games through June 21, he batted .351 with seven home runs and 27 RBI.[57]

In the 2014 NLDS, with a game-tying, RBI double in the top of the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals, Sandoval extended his National League postseason hitting record to 13 consecutive games.[58][59]

"Salvador Perez… the 2-2 - Popped up! [Pablo] Sandoval! In foul territory… GIANTS WIN! A World Series win for the San Francisco Giants, for the third time in the last five years! And their hero, Madison Bumgarner!"

—Joe Buck's final television call on Fox of the final out of the 2014 World Series clincher[60]

"Madison Bumgarner trying to wrap up this World Series for the Giants. He's ready. He throws, swing and a POP-UP! [Pablo] Sandoval down the line in foul ground, he's got plenty of room, and he's got it! And the Giants have won; they have won the World Series for the third time in five years. And Madison Bumgarner has firmly etched his name on the all-time World Series record books as one of the greatest World Series pitchers the game has ever seen!"

—Jon Miller's final radio call on KNBR of the final out of the 2014 World Series clincher

In Game 3 of the 2014 World Series, his post-season on-base streak ended at 25.[61] In Game 4, while ailing with the flu, his 13th multi-hit post-season game brought him to second in that category in franchise history, behind Frankie Frisch.

In Kansas City, in Game 7 of the World Series, Sandoval recorded his 26th hit of the postseason, which set a new record for most hits in a single postseason (it was eventually broken by Randy Arozarena in the 2020 World Series). He also caught Royals batter Salvador Pérez's pop-up foul ball for the final out to clinch the World Series championship for the San Francisco Giants.[62] It was the Giants' third World Championship in a span of five seasons.[63] Sandoval became a free agent after the season ended.

Boston Red Sox (2015–2017)

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2015

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Sandoval with the Red Sox

On November 24, 2014, Sandoval came to an agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a five-year, $90 million contract with a sixth year club option of $17 million or a $5 million buy-out.[64][65] The deal was officially announced on November 25.[66] Sandoval said, "It was a tough decision for me. It took me a long time to be sure that I was going to make the right decision... But I want a new challenge. I made that choice to be here in Boston because I need a new challenge."[67]

In 126 games of 2015, Sandoval batted .245 with 10 home runs and 47 RBI, all career lows since his first full season in 2009.[68] He swung at 47.8% of pitches outside the strike zone (the highest percentage in the majors).[69]

2016

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In January 2016, Sandoval switched agents and became represented by Rick Thurman and Rafa Nieves of Beverly Hills Sports Council.[70] Looking to improve upon his first season in Boston, an overweight Sandoval struggled in spring training, and was replaced by Travis Shaw as the starting third baseman.[71] On April 13, Sandoval was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a shoulder strain.[72] On May 3, Sandoval underwent surgery on his left shoulder, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. On September 24, manager John Farrell told reporters that Sandoval was progressing ahead of schedule in his rehab, and could be an option for the Red Sox in the postseason should a need arise, as the team did acquire Aaron Hill during the season to help with third base depth.[73] Sandoval also made an effort at improving his fitness, losing 15 pounds by August while working at the Red Sox facility in Fort Myers.[74] Due to the injury Sandoval ended his 2016 season with six at bats.[75]

2017

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Heading into the 2017 season, Sandoval battled in spring training to become the third baseman, competing against Josh Rutledge and a few others. Sandoval won the job after posting solid spring training numbers. He began hitting at the bottom of the Boston lineup, mainly between 6th and 8th in the order. Through 108 plate appearances, Sandoval continued his struggle from the 2015 season, hitting just .212 for the Red Sox before being placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 20 with an inner ear infection.[76] On June 27, he began a rehab assignment with the Pawtucket Red Sox of the Class AAA International League.[77] He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on July 14,[78] and released on July 19.[79]

Second stint with Giants (2017–2020)

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2017

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On July 22, 2017, the Giants signed Sandoval to a minor league contract.[80] Upon rejoining the Giants' organization, Sandoval played three games with the Class A-Advanced San Jose Giants and nine games with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, where he batted .222 and .207, respectively. On August 5, Sandoval was called up to San Francisco after Brandon Belt was put on the disabled list for a concussion. With the 2017 Giants, Sandoval appeared in 47 games, batting .225 with five home runs and 20 RBIs; defensively, he made 38 appearances at third base and nine appearances at first base.[81]

2018

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The Giants picked up Sandoval's option, worth the league minimum, for 2018.[82] He had a strong spring training, hitting four home runs as part of a .302/.333/.585 slash line.[83] He made the opening day roster out of spring training as a bench player, likely as a backup to newly acquired third baseman Evan Longoria.[84]

On April 28, Sandoval debuted as a pitcher in a 15–6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, inducing three groundouts with mostly curveballs averaging around 70 mph.[85] In 92 games for the Giants, he hit .248/.310/.417 with 9 home runs and 40 RBIs.[86]

2019

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Sandoval appeared in more than 100 games for the Giants in 2019, playing at third base and first base, and pitching in one game. He also led the major leagues with 18 pinch hits, but was hampered by elbow problems. Two days before having Tommy John surgery, he came off the injured list to make a final appearance for retiring manager Bruce Bochy on September 1, 2019. Sandoval was the 2019 nominee from the Giants for the annual Roberto Clemente Award for contributions on and off the field. He batted .268/.313/.507 with 14 home runs and 41 RBIs, and had his first stolen base since 2012.[87]

2020

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On January 31, 2020, Sandoval agreed to a minor-league contract with the Giants and would get a one-year, $2 million deal if he was added to the 40-man roster. Sandoval made the Opening Day roster for the Giants when his contract was selected on July 23. On September 10, Sandoval was designated for assignment and placed on release waivers by the Giants.[88] In 2020 with the Giants, he batted .220/.278/.268 with one home run and 6 RBIs in 90 plate appearances.[89][90]

Atlanta Braves (2020–2021)

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On September 14, 2020, Sandoval signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[91][92] On September 27, the Braves added Sandoval to the 40-man and active rosters.[93][94] With Sandoval's usual number 48 being used by Ian Anderson, Sandoval settled with the number 18. In the 2020 regular season, he was 0-for-2 for the team.[95] He made a pinch-hit appearance in Game 1 of the 2020 National League Championship Series after not playing in the Wild Card Series or the Division Series, appearing in the eighth inning with two runners on and two out; he was hit by a pitch after two pitches. He played third base for the ninth inning as the Braves won 5-1.[96]

On January 24, 2021, Sandoval re-signed with the Braves on a minor league contract.[97] On March 27, 2021, Sandoval was selected to the 40-man roster.[98] Sandoval hit two home runs in his first three at-bats, including what turned out to be the game-winner on April 7, 2021.[99][100] Sandoval was traded to the Cleveland Indians on July 30 in exchange for Eddie Rosario and cash considerations,[101] and was immediately released.[101] In 2021 he batted .178/.302/.342.[102] That year he had the third-slowest sprint speed of all major leaguers, at 22.7 feet/second, ahead of only Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina.[103] Although not on the team for the playoffs, Sandoval received a ring from the Braves following their 2021 World Series Championship, giving him his fourth ring.

Foreign leagues

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On February 7, 2022, Sandoval signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[104] In 28 games, he batted .240/.311/.356 with 3 home runs and 18 RBIs. Sandoval was waived by the team on May 26.[105] On May 27, 2022, Sandoval was claimed off waivers by the Olmecas de Tabasco.[106] In 43 games, he slashed .311/.396/.466 with 7 home runs and 24 RBIs. Following the season, the team announced they would be parting ways,[107] and Sandoval was officially released on January 19, 2023.[3]

On October 23, 2023, Sandoval was selected by the Abu Dhabi Falcons in the inaugural Baseball United draft.[108] Sandoval played for the United West All-Stars during the 2023 All-Star Showcase in November 2023, starting at third base in both of the showcase games[109] and hitting a six-run home run during a "moneyball" at bat in which each run batted in counts as two.[110]

Staten Island FerryHawks

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On February 17, 2024, Sandoval signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[111] Historically a switch-hitter, Sandoval only batted left handed in his comeback bid.[112] He was released by the Giants organization on March 28 after slashing .250/.323/.250 in 31 Spring Training plate appearances.[113][114]

On April 6, 2024, Sandoval signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[115] In 120 games for Staten Island, he batted .248/.314/.362 with 10 home runs and 79 RBI. On September 14, Sandoval was the starting pitcher against the Lancaster Stormers. He pitched 5+1⁄3 innings, 4 hits, no runs, 1 walk and earned the win in a quality start. Sandoval became a free agent following the season.

On March 31, 2025, Sandoval re-signed with Staten Island.[116]

International career

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Sandoval with the Navegantes del Magallanes

Like many Venezuelan MLB players, Sandoval plays in the Venezuelan Winter League during the offseason. He plays for the Navegantes del Magallanes. In 2013, Sandoval led his team to its first series title since the 2002 winter ball season. He was named the MVP of the Venezuelan postseason, three months after being named the 2012 World Series MVP. Sandoval said, "There's nothing like being champion here in Venezuela with the Navegantes. Although it can't be compared with winning the World Series, because they're different things. But it's very special to be champion here."[117]

Personal life

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Sandoval's parents run a mechanical engineering firm in Valencia, Venezuela.[2] His older brother, Michael, played in the Minnesota Twins' organization from 1999 through 2004 and, after a year of independent ball in 2009, played for San Jose in 2010.[2][118] Sandoval is a Christian and has spoken about the importance of "seizing the opportunities offered in life by God and the need to fight tirelessly, not to survive but to excel."[119]

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Pablo Emilio Sandoval (born August 11, 1986) is a Venezuelan professional baseball third baseman renowned for his tenure in Major League Baseball (MLB), where he played primarily for the San Francisco Giants, earning the nickname "Kung Fu Panda" for his distinctive playing style and personality.[1] Over his MLB career spanning 2008 to 2021, Sandoval compiled a .278 batting average with 153 home runs and 639 runs batted in across 1,380 games, showcasing switch-hitting ability and versatility at third base, first base, and other positions.[1] He is a three-time World Series champion with the Giants (2010, 2012, 2014) and was named the 2012 World Series Most Valuable Player after batting .500 with three home runs in the series-clinching Game 1.[2] Sandoval signed with the Giants as an international free agent in 2003 at age 16 and made his MLB debut on August 14, 2008, hitting .345 in limited action that year.[2] His breakout came in 2009 with a .330 average, 25 home runs, and a .943 on-base plus slugging percentage, finishing second in the National League batting title race and earning his first All-Star selection the following year.[1] After contributing to the Giants' 2010 World Series victory as a rookie postseason standout, Sandoval solidified his stardom in 2011 with a .315 average and 23 home runs, followed by his second All-Star appearance in 2012.[2] Following the 2014 World Series win, Sandoval signed a five-year, $95 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, but injuries, weight issues, and performance struggles limited him to a .245 average over three seasons, leading to his release in March 2017.[2] He returned to the Giants on a minor-league deal that July, making a successful MLB comeback in August and batting .268 with an .820 OPS in 108 games during the 2019 season, where he led the league with 18 pinch hits.[3] Sandoval's final MLB stint came in 2021 with the Atlanta Braves, appearing in 69 games before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in late July (and released without playing for them); he later played in the Giants' minor league system until his release later that year.[1] As of 2025, Sandoval continues his professional career in the independent Atlantic League, having re-signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks after a 2024 season in which he maintained a career .280 batting average across MLB and other leagues.[4]

Early life and personal background

Early life

Pablo Emilio Sandoval was born on August 11, 1986, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.[1] He grew up in a family passionate about baseball, with his older brother Michael serving as a significant influence and later pursuing his own professional aspirations in minor league baseball, including time in the San Francisco Giants organization.[5] From a young age, Sandoval was immersed in Venezuela's baseball-centric culture, where the sport is deeply embedded in daily life and community activities. He and his brother Michael often practiced together in their family garage using improvised equipment like tape balls made from duct tape and broom handles as bats, fostering his early passion for the game. Sandoval began organized play in local youth leagues around age 8, including Little League, and by age 10, he was actively training and competing, idolizing Venezuelan stars such as Omar Vizquel and Andrés Galarraga who inspired his switch from left-handed to right-handed throwing to emulate their styles.[6] Sandoval's amateur development took shape through participation in prominent Venezuelan youth programs, such as the Criollitos league, one of the country's longest-running and most popular initiatives for young players. These experiences honed his skills as a shortstop and infielder, drawing increasing attention from international scouts during tryouts and showcases by his early teens. By age 14, MLB scouts had begun evaluating him seriously, recognizing his potential in the competitive Venezuelan baseball pipeline that has produced numerous major league talents.[7][8]

Personal life

Sandoval married his wife in 2016, marking his second marriage. He is a father to four children, including three daughters and a son named Liam, who was born in 2016. Becoming a father has profoundly influenced Sandoval, as he has described an injury in 2016 providing him the opportunity to serve as a full-time parent and find comfort amid professional challenges.[9][10][11] A devout Christian, Sandoval frequently attributes his baseball opportunities to divine talent and guidance, emphasizing the need to remain humble when succeeding. He has publicly expressed faith in God's role during career difficulties, crediting spiritual perseverance for his ability to overcome setbacks.[8] Sandoval supports Venezuelan communities through the Pablo Sandoval Foundation, which provides essential kits and resources to families in need and operates an academy for children in Venezuela focused on baseball and education. His philanthropic efforts also include renovating youth spaces, such as "Pablo's Place" at a San Francisco Boys & Girls Club in 2019, to benefit underprivileged children. Beyond baseball, Sandoval's energetic on-field style inspired his enduring "Kung Fu Panda" nickname, coined by teammate Barry Zito in 2008 after Sandoval evaded a tag with a dynamic leap reminiscent of the animated film's character.[12][13][14] Having spent much of his career with the San Francisco Giants, Sandoval maintains long-term residency in California while holding Venezuelan nationality. He has reflected on maintaining life balance amid frequent team transitions, noting how family responsibilities, including fatherhood, motivated his comebacks and provided perspective during low points like injuries and releases. In discussing his future plans, Sandoval has voiced interest in remaining involved with baseball through coaching or advisory roles, though he remains uncertain about full-time commitment due to family priorities.[15][10]

Professional career

Minor leagues

Sandoval signed with the San Francisco Giants as an undrafted amateur free agent on May 8, 2003, at the age of 16.[16] He began his professional career the following year after a brief stint in the Dominican Summer League in 2003, where he batted .354 over 57 games with the DSL Giants.[1] In 2004, Sandoval debuted in the United States with the Arizona League Giants at the rookie level, playing primarily as a catcher and hitting .266 with 47 hits in 177 at-bats.[17] Assigned to short-season Single-A Salem-Keizer Volcanoes in 2005, he transitioned to third base and posted a strong .330 batting average with 97 hits, three home runs, and 50 RBIs in 294 at-bats.[17] His performance earned him recognition as a promising switch-hitter capable of handling multiple positions.[3] Sandoval advanced to full-season Single-A with the Augusta GreenJackets in 2006, splitting time between first and third base while batting .265 with 116 hits and 49 RBIs across 438 at-bats.[17] Promoted to High-A San Jose Giants in the California League the next year, he batted .287 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs in 401 at-bats, showcasing improved power as a catcher and first baseman.[17] In 2008, Sandoval returned to San Jose for 72 games, hitting .359 with 12 home runs and 59 RBIs, before a midseason promotion to Double-A Connecticut Defenders, where he batted .337 with eight home runs and 37 RBIs in 40 games.[17] His combined .350 average, 20 home runs, and 96 RBIs that season highlighted his offensive versatility as a switch-hitter and contributed to his September call-up to the major leagues.[17] Over his Giants-affiliated minor league career from 2004 to 2008, Sandoval maintained a .303 batting average in 452 games, while refining his defense at third base after earlier stints at catcher and first base.[18]

San Francisco Giants (2008–2014)

Pablo Sandoval made his Major League Baseball debut with the San Francisco Giants on August 14, 2008, as a September call-up from the minors.[19] In 41 games that year, he batted .345 with three home runs and 24 RBIs, showcasing his switch-hitting versatility at third base and other positions.[3] During a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 19, 2008, Sandoval scored from second base by evading a tag at the plate in a maneuver reminiscent of the animated film Kung Fu Panda, earning him the nickname "Kung Fu Panda" from teammate Barry Zito; the moniker quickly caught on with fans and the organization due to his energetic style and build.[14] In 2009, Sandoval emerged as a cornerstone of the Giants' lineup in his first full season, posting a .330 batting average with 25 home runs and 90 RBIs over 153 games, leading the National League in hits with 189.[3] His performance earned him the National League Silver Slugger Award at third base, recognizing him as the top offensive player at the position.[20] Sandoval finished seventh in National League Most Valuable Player voting that year.[3] He followed with a down year in 2010, batting .268 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs in 152 games, amid struggles that led to him being benched for most of the postseason.[3] In the 2010 World Series, Sandoval appeared in 6 games against the Texas Rangers, batting .176 (3-for-17) as a backup, while the Giants won their first championship in 52 years.[3] Sandoval rebounded in 2011 after shedding significant weight during the offseason, batting .315 with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs in 117 games despite injuries.[3] He was selected as a National League All-Star as an injury replacement, marking his first midsummer classic appearance.[21] On September 15, 2011, against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, Sandoval hit for the cycle—singling, doubling, tripling, and homering in a single game—becoming the 23rd player in Giants history to achieve the feat and contributing to an 8-5 victory.[22] Injuries limited him to 108 games in 2012, but he still earned his second consecutive All-Star nod and batted .283 with 12 home runs and 63 RBIs.[3] In the postseason, Sandoval excelled, batting .364 overall, and was named World Series MVP after the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers 4-0; he hit three home runs in Game 1—the first player in Giants history to do so in a World Series game—and finished the series with a .500 average, eight hits, four RBIs, and three runs scored.[23][19] Sandoval maintained solid production in 2013, batting .278 with 14 home runs and 79 RBIs in 141 games.[3] He followed with another consistent season in 2014, hitting .278 with 16 home runs and 73 RBIs over 157 games.[3] In the 2014 postseason, Sandoval batted .366 across 17 games, helping the Giants secure their third World Series title in five years by defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-3.[3] Key contributions included a go-ahead two-run single in Game 4 to break a 4-4 tie, and in Game 7 clincher, he recorded a hit while playing a pivotal defensive role by catching the final out—a pop fly in foul territory off Salvador Perez—to seal the victory.[24] Following the championship, Sandoval became a free agent, drawing interest from multiple teams amid discussions about his physical conditioning and long-term durability at third base.[25]

Boston Red Sox (2015–2017)

Following his success with the San Francisco Giants, including three World Series championships, Pablo Sandoval entered free agency after the 2014 season. On November 25, 2014, he signed a five-year, $95 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, which included a $17 million signing bonus and a club option for 2020.[26] The deal positioned Sandoval as the Red Sox's starting third baseman, with expectations that his power hitting and defensive versatility would bolster the lineup after Boston's last-place finish in 2014.[27] Sandoval's 2015 season was marked by significant struggles, as he batted .245 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs in 126 games, a sharp decline from his .278 average with the Giants the prior year.[3] Arriving to spring training noticeably overweight at around 275 pounds, he faced criticism for conditioning issues that affected his mobility and performance at third base, where his defensive metrics ranked among the league's worst with -1.2 defensive runs saved.[28] Midseason, on May 24, Sandoval switched to batting exclusively left-handed after poor results from the right side, posting a .217 average overall but improving slightly to .264 from the left in the second half.[1] He played through a torn labrum in his left shoulder, which required season-ending arthroscopic surgery on October 13, 2015, after the Red Sox finished last in the AL East again.[29] The 2016 season offered little redemption, as Sandoval appeared in only three games, going 0-for-6 at the plate while recovering from his shoulder surgery.[30] Complications from the procedure and ongoing weight concerns limited him to minor league rehab assignments, where he hit .295 in 32 games across Single-A and Triple-A, but he was shut down in August due to inflammation.[31] Boston's third base position shifted to other players like Travis Shaw, highlighting Sandoval's diminished role amid the team's AL East-winning campaign. In 2017, Sandoval showed brief signs of revival, batting .212 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 32 games before injuries derailed him further.[3] An early-season knee strain in April sidelined him temporarily, and after returning, he landed on the disabled list in June with a left inner ear infection.[32] His minor league rehab stint with Triple-A Pawtucket proved unproductive, hitting .111 in eight games, leading the Red Sox to designate him for assignment on July 14 and release him on July 19 without him reporting to the team.[33] Over his three years in Boston, Sandoval played 161 games with a .237 batting average, 14 home runs, and 59 RBIs, falling far short of expectations and prompting widespread criticism as one of the era's notable contract disappointments, while contributing to multiple defensive realignments at third base.[34] The Red Sox owed him the remaining $48 million on his deal after the release.[31]

San Francisco Giants (2017–2020)

Following his release by the Boston Red Sox on July 19, 2017, Sandoval signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on July 22, allowing him to return to the organization where he had previously achieved his greatest success.[1] He began the stint in the minors with the Single-A San Jose Giants and Triple-A Sacramento River Cats before having his contract selected on August 5, 2017, marking his major league debut with the Giants that day against the Philadelphia Phillies.[35] As a utility player capable of filling in at first base, third base, and as a designated hitter, Sandoval appeared in 47 games during the 2017 season, batting .225 with 5 home runs and 20 RBIs while providing defensive flexibility across the infield.[3] Sandoval re-signed with the Giants on a one-year, $2.75 million contract for the 2018 season, continuing his role as a versatile bench option. He appeared in 92 games, primarily at third base and first base, while also serving as a designated hitter, and posted a .248 batting average with 9 home runs and 40 RBIs, contributing steady production from the left side of the plate as a switch-hitter.[3] His performance helped stabilize the Giants' infield amid injuries to other players, though the team finished with a losing record. Sandoval signed another one-year deal worth $2.75 million for 2019, again emphasizing his utility value in a rebuilding lineup. In 2019, Sandoval transitioned into a more prominent role, serving as the primary first baseman for stretches while also playing third base, and he appeared in 108 games before an injury sidelined him. He batted .268 with 14 home runs and 41 RBIs, leading the majors with 18 pinch hits and providing a reliable bat off the bench with a .323 average in scoring position situations.[3] However, elbow inflammation forced him onto the injured list on August 14, and he underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on September 4, limiting him to that final at-bat on September 1 under manager Bruce Bochy.[36] The 2020 season, shortened to 60 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Sandoval return on a minor league contract signed January 31 that included a major league opt-out clause, though he ultimately played through the year without opting out.[37] He appeared in 33 games for the Giants, mostly as a designated hitter and infielder, batting .220 with 1 home run and 6 RBIs in a limited role amid ongoing recovery from elbow surgery and the league's health protocols.[3] On September 10, the Giants placed Sandoval on unconditional release waivers, effectively ending his second tenure with the team as they reshuffled their roster late in the season.[38] Over his second stint with the Giants from 2017 to 2020, Sandoval played in 280 games, batting .247 with 29 home runs and 107 RBIs while demonstrating positional versatility across first base, third base, and designated hitter duties.[3] Valued for his positive clubhouse presence and switch-hitting ability as a left-handed specialist off the bench, he became a fan favorite known as "Panda" for his jovial personality, though persistent injuries curtailed his overall impact during a transitional period for the franchise.[39]

Atlanta Braves (2020–2021)

On September 14, 2020, following his release by the San Francisco Giants, Pablo Sandoval signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization, providing depth at the corner infield positions.[40] He was added to the Braves' 40-man roster on September 27 and made his debut with the team that day, appearing as a defensive replacement in a 15-0 loss to the New York Mets, where he recorded no at-bats. Sandoval also joined the Braves' National League Championship Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers, entering three games as a late-inning substitute but going hitless in four plate appearances as Atlanta fell in seven games.[41] Sandoval returned to the Braves on January 24, 2021, agreeing to a minor league contract that included a $1 million salary if added to the major league roster.[42] He earned a spot on the opening day roster after being selected to the 40-man roster on March 28, serving primarily as a backup first baseman and designated hitter while providing veteran presence off the bench.[43] In 69 games during the regular season, Sandoval batted .178 with four home runs and 11 RBI, including three pinch-hit home runs in the first month that tied a Braves franchise record for the most in a single season up to that point.[3] His role diminished after a slow start following April, with a .154 batting average over his final 76 plate appearances before the All-Star break.[44] On July 30, 2021, the Braves traded Sandoval to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for outfielder Eddie Rosario and cash considerations, a move that bolstered Atlanta's outfield depth en route to their World Series run. Sandoval appeared in five games for Cleveland, going 1-for-4 with a single before being released on August 4.[3] Although he was no longer with the organization during the postseason, Sandoval received a World Series ring from the Braves after their 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros, marking his fourth career championship and highlighting his early-season contributions to the team.[45] Following his release, Sandoval did not sign with another major league club for the remainder of 2021 and entered free agency after the season without receiving further MLB offers.

Independent and foreign leagues

After his release from the Atlanta Braves organization following the 2021 season, Pablo Sandoval signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League (LMB) on February 7, 2022.[46] He appeared in 28 games for Monclova, batting .240 with three home runs and 18 RBI, before being traded to the Olmecas de Tabasco on June 15, where he played 43 more games, hitting .311 with seven home runs and 24 RBI.[18] Overall in 71 LMB games that year, Sandoval posted a .282 batting average, .361 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 34 RBI, providing veteran power and leadership to both teams amid his effort to revive his professional career abroad.[1] In 2023, Sandoval joined the inaugural Baseball United league, a professional circuit aimed at expanding the sport in the Middle East and South Asia, after being selected second overall in the first-round draft by the Abu Dhabi Falcons on October 23.[47] Although the league faced initial logistical delays in launching a full schedule, Sandoval participated in showcase events, including the UAE Series in Dubai, where he made history by hitting the league's first six-run home run on November 25 during a game against the Mumbai Cobras.[48] He also starred in the Baseball United All-Star Showcase, driving in seven runs across two games for the United West All-Stars, demonstrating his enduring clutch hitting in this innovative format that awards extra runs for home runs with runners on base.[49] Sandoval transitioned to the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent circuit, signing with the Staten Island FerryHawks on April 6, 2024.[50] In his debut season there, he played 120 games, batting .248 with 10 home runs and 79 RBI while serving as a designated hitter and occasional first baseman.[18] Experimenting with a two-way role, Sandoval made three pitching appearances late in the year, including a notable start on September 14 where he threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts, contributing to a 1-0 victory; overall, he posted a 0.00 ERA over 7 1/3 innings with one win.[51] This marked his first significant mound time since high school, blending his positional versatility with relief duties to extend his playing days. On March 31, 2025, Sandoval re-signed with the FerryHawks for another full season at age 39, continuing his role as a team leader and mentor to younger players while weighing potential MLB retirement. He appeared in 104 games, batting .230 with 13 home runs and 63 RBI, maintaining a steady presence in the lineup despite increased strikeouts reflective of his age.[18] Sandoval further explored pitching, making one relief outing with a 13.50 ERA over 2.0 innings, allowing three earned runs but showcasing his adaptability in independent ball.[18] Throughout his post-MLB tenure, these stints highlighted Sandoval's resilience, part-time transition to the mound, and commitment to mentoring, sustaining a professional career that began nearly two decades earlier.

International career

World Baseball Classic

Pablo Sandoval represented Venezuela in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, where he served as the starting third baseman for Pool C games held in Phoenix, Arizona.[52] In three games, he batted .308 (4-for-13) with two doubles, one home run, one run scored, and four RBI, leading the team in RBI and ranking second in OPS behind teammate Martin Prado.[17][53] His standout moments included a home run off Spain's Eric González and a two-run double off the Dominican Republic's Kelvin Herrera during Venezuela's 3-1 loss in their opener.[17][54] Despite Sandoval's solid offensive output, Venezuela posted a 1-2 record in the pool, with their lone win coming against Spain, failing to advance to the second round in a tournament marked by the team's overall underperformance.[54] Sandoval did not appear in the 2009, 2017, or 2023 editions of the World Baseball Classic, as he was not selected for the 2009 roster during his early MLB career and opted out of 2017 to prioritize his club season preparation amid performance challenges, while in 2023 he was playing in independent leagues and not part of the national team selection.[55][56][57] Across his limited WBC appearances, Sandoval played 3 games with a .308 batting average, 1 home run, and 4 RBI, showcasing his power potential in international play.[53]

Venezuelan Winter League

Pablo Sandoval debuted with the Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) during the 2006-07 season, where he quickly established himself as the team's primary third baseman. Over his career with Magallanes, spanning multiple offseasons from his MLB tenure, Sandoval has appeared in 127 games, compiling a .333 batting average with 166 hits, 36 doubles, 3 triples, 20 home runs, and 81 RBI. His consistent presence has made him a key figure in bridging his major league commitments with winter ball, providing stability at the hot corner while embracing the intense local rivalries, particularly against teams like the Tiburones de La Guaira and Leones del Caracas, and connecting deeply with the passionate fan base in Valencia.[18] One of Sandoval's standout seasons came in 2012-13, when he earned the LVBP finals MVP award after batting .333 with three home runs and nine RBI in the finals, powering Magallanes to the league championship—their first since 2002—in a dramatic 11-9 victory over the Cardenales de Lara in Game 7. This performance capped a postseason run that included multiple playoff appearances for the team, highlighting his clutch hitting in high-stakes environments.[58][59] Sandoval repeated his impact in the 2021-22 season, contributing to another LVBP title for Magallanes with a .314 regular-season average over 28 games (33-for-105, 11 doubles, 19 RBI) and a pivotal role in their 4-3 series win over the Caribes de Anzoátegui.[60] Sandoval's role extended beyond statistics, as his experience from three World Series championships with the San Francisco Giants brought leadership and adaptability to Magallanes' lineup, helping mentor younger players amid the league's competitive balance and rowdy atmospheres. He maintained strong offensive output in other notable seasons, such as 2008-09 (.396 average, 12 home runs in 52 games) and 2009-10 (.395 average, three home runs in 20 games), underscoring his power potential in shorter winter campaigns. Multiple playoff berths, including deep runs in 2012-13 and 2021-22, solidified his legacy as a reliable postseason performer for the club.[18] In recent years, Sandoval has continued his LVBP involvement alongside independent league play, participating in the 2023-24 season and rejoining Magallanes for the 2024-25 campaign as of November 2024. His ongoing commitment reflects a deep tie to Venezuelan baseball, even as he navigates opportunities in other leagues during the summer.[61]

Awards and achievements

Major League Baseball

Pablo Sandoval earned two All-Star selections during his Major League Baseball career, representing the National League as its third baseman in 2011 and 2012.[3] In 2012, Sandoval was named the World Series Most Valuable Player after delivering a standout performance in the San Francisco Giants' four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers. He batted .500 (8-for-16) with three home runs, one double, and four RBIs across the series, including a historic three-homer game in the opener against Tigers ace Justin Verlander—the first such feat by a Giant in World Series history.[19] Sandoval's postseason accomplishments include four World Series championships: three with the Giants in 2010, 2012, and 2014, plus one with the Atlanta Braves in 2021, for which he received a ring as a regular-season contributor. In 2019, he led the National League with 10 pinch hits.[3][62][1]

International and other

Sandoval earned the Most Valuable Player award in the 2013 Venezuelan Winter League finals after leading the Navegantes del Magallanes to the championship with a standout performance, including a game-winning home run in the decisive Game 7 of the series against the Cardenales de Lara.[63] This honor came just months after his World Series MVP. Sandoval also contributed to Magallanes' 2013 Caribbean Series title.[58][17] In addition to the 2013 title, Sandoval contributed to two more Venezuelan Winter League championships with Magallanes, hitting a crucial walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 2019 finals to secure the win over the Tiburones de La Guaira.[64] He also helped the team claim the 2021–22 crown before transitioning to the Mexican League.[65] Sandoval represented Venezuela in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, batting .308 with one home run in three games, though he received no individual honors in the tournament.[17] In the 2022 Caribbean Series, he posted a .333 batting average in six games for Navegantes del Magallanes.[18]

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