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Artist | boomer-44 on Flickr (Original version) UCinternational (Crop) |
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Credit | Originally posted to Flickr as "Alfredo Despaigne" Cropped by UCinternational |
License | cc-by-2.0 |
Desc | Alfredo Despaigne |
Usage | Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 |
Cuban baseball player
Alfredo Despaigne is ...
Alive
Born | 17 June 1986 in Palma Soriano |
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Age | 36 years |
Sex or gender | male |
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Country of citizenship | Cuba |
Occupation | baseball player |
Height | 1.75m (5'9") |
Weight | 95kg (209.4lbs) |
Twitter username | despa54 |
Instagram username | despaigne54 |
Sport | baseball |
Participant in | 2008 Summer Olympics |
Member of sports team | Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks |
About Alfredo Despaigne
Alfredo Despaigne: The Cuban Baseball Sensation
Alfredo Despaigne was born on June 17, 1986, in Granma, Cuba. He grew up playing baseball and quickly became one of the most talented players in the country. Despaigne's incredible skills on the field caught the attention of scouts, and he soon became a sought-after player.
Despaigne began his professional career in Cuba's Serie Nacional league, where he quickly made a name for himself as a power hitter. He played for Granma, one of the top teams in the league, and helped lead them to several championships. Despaigne's impressive performances on the field earned him the nickname "El Caballo de los Caballos" (The Horse of Horses).
In 2014, Despaigne made history when he became the first Cuban player to sign a contract with a Japanese team. He joined the Chiba Lotte Marines and quickly became a fan favorite. Despaigne's powerful swing and impressive fielding skills helped lead the Marines to several victories.
Despaigne's success in Japan caught the attention of Major League Baseball teams, and he was soon offered contracts by several teams. However, due to the political tensions between the United States and Cuba, Despaigne was unable to sign with an MLB team.
Despite this setback, Despaigne continued to play at the highest level. He returned to Cuba and continued to dominate in the Serie Nacional league. In 2017, he helped lead Cuba to a gold medal in the Caribbean Series.
Despaigne's incredible talent on the field has earned him numerous accolades, including being named the MVP of the 2014 Caribbean Series and the 2017 Serie Nacional playoffs. He has also been named to several All-Star teams and has won multiple home run titles.
Off the field, Despaigne is known for his humble and hardworking nature. He is a devoted family man and is deeply committed to his community. Despite his success, Despaigne remains grounded and focused on his goals.
Alfredo Despaigne is a true baseball legend. His incredible talent and dedication to the sport have made him one of the most respected players in the game. As he continues to dominate on the field, there is no doubt that he will go down in history as one of the greatest Cuban baseball players of all time.
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