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Addison Russell
Addison Russell 2017.jpg
Russell with the Chicago Cubs in 2017
Acereros de Monclova – No. 27
Second baseman / Shortstop
Born: (1994-01-23) January 23, 1994 (age 30)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 21, 2015, for the Chicago Cubs
KBO: July 28, 2020, for the Kiwoom Heroes