Elvis Augusto Andrus Torres was born on August 26,1988 and is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball shortstop for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.
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22 Facts About Elvis Andrus
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Elvis Andrus has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics.
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Elvis Andrus was born in Maracay, Venezuela, the son of Emilio and Elvia Elvis Andrus.
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At the age of 16, Elvis Andrus was signed by the Atlanta Braves and received a signing bonus of more than $500,000.
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In 2007, Elvis Andrus joined the Class A Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League.
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Elvis Andrus was the second-youngest player in the American League at the time.
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Elvis Andrus stole his 20th base on July 28,2009, in his rookie season.
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Elvis Andrus was the 10th player in major league history to steal 20 bases under the age of 21.
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Elvis Andrus was named to the 2010 American League All-Star team as a reserve shortstop.
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Elvis Andrus led the AL in sacrifice hits, was 2nd in caught stealing, and 9th in stolen bases.
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Elvis Andrus was 3rd in the American League in sacrifice hits, 4th in caught stealing, and 5th in stolen bases.
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Elvis Andrus later surpassed Ian Kinsler for the Texas Rangers all-time leader in stolen bases with 175.
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Elvis Andrus finished the year again leading the American League in sacrifice hits while batting.
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Elvis Andrus began the 2014 season with an 11-game hitting streak that ultimately ended with an early ejection April 13.
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Elvis Andrus stole his 180th career stolen base against the Seattle Mariners but led the American League in caught stealing with 15, batting.
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Elvis Andrus continued the following season, in 2017, to post a career offensive season, hitting.
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In 2012, Elvis Andrus donated $12,500 to OurCalling, a Christian charity that helps homeless people in Dallas County.
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Elvis Andrus married girlfriend Cori Febles in a ceremony at his home on June 1,2017.
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Elvis Andrus voiced concern about his home country during civil unrest in early 2014.
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