Yoenis Cespedes made his Major League Baseball debut on March 28,2012, for the Oakland Athletics, and has played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.
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52 Facts About Yoenis Cespedes
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From Campechuela, Cuba, Cespedes played eight seasons until 2010 for the Alazanes de Granma in the Cuban National Series.
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Yoenis Cespedes was a member of the Cuba national team, winning gold medals in three tournaments.
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Yoenis Cespedes is a two-time All-Star, and in 2015, played in his first World Series as member of the National League champion Mets.
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Yoenis Cespedes was born in the small town of Campechuela, in Granma Province, Cuba.
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Yoenis Cespedes played eight seasons in the Cuban Winter League before defecting from Cuba in 2011.
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Yoenis Cespedes was considered for the Cuban National Series Rookie of the Year Award, but lost out to Frank Montieth.
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Yoenis Cespedes tied Yulieski Gurriel for the National Series lead in runs and was four home runs behind Gurriel for the lead, placing second.
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Yoenis Cespedes tied for seventh in doubles, was second in total bases and was 4th in slugging.
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Yoenis Cespedes was fifth in doubles, tied Yosvani Peraza for third in home runs, was fourth in total bases, tied Alfredo Despaigne for 4th in RBI, tied for 4th in steals and was sixth in slugging.
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Yoenis Cespedes was 1 for 7 with a steal and a run in the 2007 Pan-American Games in his debut for the Cuban national team.
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Yoenis Cespedes was among the league leaders in RBI, tied Urgelles for fourth in runs, was second in home runs and fourth in 202 total bases.
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Yoenis Cespedes led Cuba in slugging and was second to Frederich Cepeda in average, OBP and OPS.
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Yoenis Cespedes tied Cepeda and Gurriel for the team lead in runs and tied Gourriel for second in homers, behind Cepeda.
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Yoenis Cespedes tied Leonys Martin for 4th in the league in runs and tied Rolando Merino for third in home runs.
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Yoenis Cespedes was 7th in total bases, 9th in RBI and 10th in slugging.
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Yoenis Cespedes made the All-Star outfield alongside Giorvis Duvergel and Despaigne.
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Yoenis Cespedes started the 2009 Baseball World Cup as Cuba's starting center fielder, but struggled and only hit.
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Yoenis Cespedes was third in the league in runs, 10th in hits, 8th in home runs, 4th in total bases and was ninth in slugging.
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Yoenis Cespedes was not picked as an All-Star outfielder as Despaigne, Cepeda and Bell took the three slots.
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Yoenis Cespedes went 11 for 22 with 12 runs, 14 RBI, two doubles and four homers in six games at the 2010 World University Baseball Championship.
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Yoenis Cespedes drove in six against South Korea and five against China.
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Yoenis Cespedes made the tournament All-Star outfield alongside Mikie Mahtook and Shota Ishimine.
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Yoenis Cespedes played for Cuba when it finished second in the 2011 Pan American Games Qualifying Tournament.
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Yoenis Cespedes replaced Yoandry Urgelles, was retired by Berry van Driel and then replaced by Despaigne.
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Yoenis Cespedes was named the All-Star center fielder, joining Despaigne and Cepeda in the outfield.
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Yoenis Cespedes was considered a five-tool outfielder going into free agency.
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Yoenis Cespedes began the 2012 season for the Athletics at his usual position of center field, but was later moved to left field upon the return of veteran center fielder Coco Crisp.
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Yoenis Cespedes defeated the National League's Bryce Harper in the final round by hitting 9 home runs, with five swings to spare.
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Yoenis Cespedes was the first winner of the contest who had not been selected to that year's All-Star game.
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Yoenis Cespedes suffered several injuries throughout the season, including wrist, hamstring, and knee injuries.
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Yoenis Cespedes corralled the ball and fired a 300-foot throw on the fly to nail Kendrick at the plate.
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On July 14,2014, Yoenis Cespedes won the Home Run Derby for a second time, becoming the first player to win consecutive Home Run Derby titles since Ken Griffey Jr.
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Yoenis Cespedes played in the 2014 MLB All-Star Game where he went 0 for 2.
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On July 31,2014, Yoenis Cespedes was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitcher Jon Lester and utility player Jonny Gomes.
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Yoenis Cespedes hit his first home run as a member of the Red Sox on August 10,2014, against the Los Angeles Angels, with a 3-run home run.
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Yoenis Cespedes was not selected as an All Star but was put in as a player on the All-Star Final Vote.
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Yoenis Cespedes won the American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award in left field.
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In 99 games for the Tigers, Yoenis Cespedes had nine assists, 11 Defensive Runs Saved and a 15 Ultimate Zone Rating.
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On July 31,2015, Yoenis Cespedes was traded to the New York Mets for minor league pitchers Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa.
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Yoenis Cespedes later scored the go-ahead run when Trevor Cahill's uncaught third strike allowed Michael Conforto to reach base safely.
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On January 26,2016, Yoenis Cespedes re-signed with the Mets on a three-year, $75 million contract, with an opt-out after the first season.
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Yoenis Cespedes had previously sat out the last few games due to a lingering leg injury.
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On July 5, Yoenis Cespedes was named to the National League roster for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Petco Park, joining teammates Noah Syndergaard, Bartolo Colon, Jeurys Familia and Mets manager Terry Collins, but was later taken off the roster along with Syndergaard due to an injury.
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Yoenis Cespedes opted out of his contract with the Mets on November 3,2016.
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Yoenis Cespedes returned to major league action for the Mets' 2020 season opener against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.
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In 2014, Yoenis Cespedes signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports, a sports agency division of Roc Nation.
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An exotic car owner, Yoenis Cespedes arrived to 2016 Mets spring training with a variety of custom sports cars on display.
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Yoenis Cespedes's collection includes a custom 2016 Ford F-250, two custom Polaris Slingshots, a custom Lamborghini Aventador, an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, and a custom Jeep Wrangler, all totaling a little under $1 million.
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Yoenis Cespedes bought a 270-pound hog from a local county fair while at 2016 Mets spring training.
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