18 Facts About Efren Navarro

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Efren Navarro was born on May 14,1986 and is a Mexican-American professional baseball first baseman and left fielder for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican Baseball League, and Tomateros de Culiacan of the Mexican Pacific League.

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Efren Navarro previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs, and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hanshin Tigers.

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Efren Navarro graduated from Lynwood High School in Lynwood, California.

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Efren Navarro played college baseball at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Efren Navarro was a 2011 recipient of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award with the Salt Lake Bees.

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Efren Navarro joined the Angels during September call-ups on September 1,2011.

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Efren Navarro ripped the first pitch through to centerfield, driving in the winning run represented by Mike Trout who was on second base after hitting his 100th career double.

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Efren Navarro was designated for assignment by the Angels on January 19,2016.

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On January 26,2016, Efren Navarro was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.

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Efren Navarro was designated for assignment on February 25,2016, and elected free agency rather than accept a minor league assignment.

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On March 2,2016, Efren Navarro signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners.

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On July 5,2016, Efren Navarro signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican Baseball League.

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On July 9,2016, Efren Navarro signed a minor league deal with the St Louis Cardinals.

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On January 10,2017, Efren Navarro signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers that included an invitation to spring training.

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On June 15,2018, Efren Navarro signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball.

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On February 10,2020, Efren Navarro signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.

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Efren Navarro has played for Mexico in the 2021 Caribbean Series.

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Efren Navarro was selected to the Mexico national baseball team at the 2013 World Baseball Classic, 2017 World Baseball Classic Qualification, 2017 World Baseball Classic, 2019 WBSC Premier12, and 2020 Summer Olympics.

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