Andrew Velazquez

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Andrew Velazquez
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Velazquez with the Cleveland Indians in 2020
Atlanta Braves – No. 65
Infielder
Born: (1994-07-14) July 14, 1994 (age 29)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2018, for the Tampa Bay Rays