Yasiel Puig
Puig played for the Cuban national baseball team in the 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship, winning a bronze medal. He defected from Cuba in 2012, and signed a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Dodgers. He made his MLB debut on June 3, 2013. In 2013, Puig hit .319 in 104 games with 19 home runs, and was selected by Baseball America to their annual "All-Rookie team". |
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Puig on June 28, 2012, to a seven-year deal worth $42 million.[10] Eddie Oropesa and special-education teacher Tim Bravo helped the newly-arrived Puig adjust to life in the United States during his first year.[11] The Dodgers placed him on the 40-man roster and assigned him to their Arizona Rookie League team. In nine games, he hit .400 with four homers and 11 RBI. |
I admire Yasiel Puig because i think he is the best at what he does, and that is playing baseball.
He helps his team on big games.
He won NL Rookie of the Month.
He led his old team in 2008 to the World Junior Baseball championship.
He proved he can play in the MLB, so the that is why the Dodgers signed him in 2012.
He helps his team on big games.
He won NL Rookie of the Month.
He led his old team in 2008 to the World Junior Baseball championship.
He proved he can play in the MLB, so the that is why the Dodgers signed him in 2012.
Year | Award |
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2014 | All-Star |
2014 | 2x NL Player of the Month |
2013 | NL Rookie of the Month (June 2013) |
2012 | The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Puig |
2008 | 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship |