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Willy Taveras
Willy Taveras (cropped).jpg
Taveras during the 2007 World Series
Center fielder
Born: (1981-12-25) December 25, 1981 (age 43)
Tenares, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 2004, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
May 15, 2010, for the Washington Nationals
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year
2005
Succeeded by
Preceded by Players Choice NL Most Outstanding Rookie
2005
Succeeded by
Preceded by Houston Astros longest hitting streak
2006—present
Succeeded by
Current