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Alex Verdugo - 10 things to know with detail
Alex Verdugo is a professional baseball outfielder who currently plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He was born on May 15, 1996, in Tucson, Arizona.
Verdugo was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers on September 1, 2017.
Verdugo is known for his strong arm in the outfield and his ability to hit for both power and average.
In 2019, Verdugo was named the Dodgers' Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .301 with 12 home runs and 44 RBIs in 106 games with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.
He was traded to the Boston Red Sox in February 2020 as part of a three-team trade that also involved the Minnesota Twins.
Verdugo had a strong debut season with the Red Sox in 2020, hitting .308 with six home runs and 15 RBIs in 53 games.
He missed a portion of the 2021 season due to a stress fracture in his back but returned in September to help the Red Sox make a playoff push.
Verdugo is known for his energetic and passionate playing style, and he has quickly become a fan favorite in Boston for his hustle and clutch performances.