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Edwin Encarnación

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Edwin Elpidio Encarnación Rivera (born January 7, 1983) is a Dominican former professional baseball designated hitter, third baseman and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox. Encarnación was initially drafted in 2000 by the Texas Rangers but was subsequently traded to the Cincinnati Reds, where he eventually made his major league debut in 2005. His playing time as a third baseman gradually rose year to year, and he had his first 20-HR season in 2008 with 26 home runs. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Edwin Encarnación is the 103rd most popular baseball player, the 61st most popular biography from Dominican Republic and the 14th most popular Dominican Baseball Player.

Edwin Encarnación, the Dominican baseball player born in 1983, is most famous for his power hitting and ability to drive in runs, particularly during his time with the Toronto Blue Jays. He is known for being a three-time All-Star and for leading the American League in home runs in 2016.

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Among BASEBALL PLAYERS

Among baseball players, Edwin Encarnación ranks 103 out of 91. Before him are Chris Sale, Nolan Arenado, Joey Votto, Xander Bogaerts, Cody Bellinger, and Buster Posey. After him are Jung-hoo Lee, Prince Fielder, Chris Davis, Matt Holliday, Tyler Austin, and Josh Hamilton.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1983, Edwin Encarnación ranks 1,408. Before him are Sandra Paović, Angelo da Costa Júnior, Antonio Campos, Mehdi Taouil, David Vaughan, and Dominik Klein. After him are Thiago dos Santos Costa, Michael Kraus, Chang Yongxiang, Cindy Busby, Kaitlin Sandeno, and Ni Hua.

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In Dominican Republic

Among people born in Dominican Republic, Edwin Encarnación ranks 61 out of 51. Before him are Kim Won-jin (null), José Reyes (1983), Aimee Carrero (1988), Annerys Vargas (1981), Jaime Espinal (1984), and Gabriel Mercedes (1979). After him are Brayelin Martínez (1996), Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (1996), Juan Francisco (1987), Melky Cabrera (1984), Bethania de la Cruz (1987), and Hanley Ramírez (1983).

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Among BASEBALL PLAYERS In Dominican Republic

Among baseball players born in Dominican Republic, Edwin Encarnación ranks 14. Before him are Alfonso Soriano (1976), Juan Soto (1998), Bartolo Colón (1973), Adrián Beltré (1979), José Bautista (1980), and Nelson Cruz (1980). After him are Melky Cabrera (1984).

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