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Willy Taveras was born on 25 December, 1981 in Tenares, Dominican Republic, is a Dominican baseball player (born 1981). Discover Willy Taveras's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
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42 years old |
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Capricorn |
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25 December 1981 |
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25 December |
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Tenares, Dominican Republic |
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Dominican Republic
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Willy Taveras Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Willy Taveras height not available right now. We will update Willy Taveras's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Willy Taveras's Wife?
His wife is Jennifer Taveras
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Jennifer Taveras |
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Marina Brice Taveras |
Willy Taveras Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Willy Taveras worth at the age of 42 years old? Willy Taveras’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Dominican Republic. We have estimated Willy Taveras's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Taveras batted .291 while leading the majors in infield hits (71), bunt hits (31), and singles (152), and was tops among rookies in runs (82), hits (172), and stolen bases (34; 6th in the National League, NL).
Within that streak, Taveras had a streak of singles in 28 consecutive games, tying a National League record set by Willie Davis in 1969.
, Taveras and Davis still hold the league record.
Willy Taveras (born December 25, 1981) is a Dominican former professional baseball center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He played a total of seven seasons for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, and Washington Nationals.
Taveras made his major league debut as a member of the Houston Astros late in the 2004 season, appearing in 10 games, primarily as a pinch runner.
As a rookie in 2005, Taveras was instrumental in the Astros' first-ever league pennant win and World Series appearances.
Behind his hitting, speed, and defense, Taveras won the Players Choice Award for National League (NL) Outstanding Rookie, the Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year, and a selection to the Topps All-Star Rookie Team.
In 2005, Taveras became the Astros' starting center fielder as a rookie, replacing Carlos Beltrán, who had signed as a free agent with the New York Mets in the prior offseason.
In Game 4 of the 2005 National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the St. Louis Cardinals, Taveras entered in the seventh inning as a pinch runner and scored the winning run on a short sacrifice fly to center field.
In the eighth, Taveras' catch while running up Tal's Hill deep in center field at Minute Maid Park ended the inning and preserved a 2–1 lead.
Following the season, Taveras was named in the Players Choice Awards as the NL Outstanding Rookie.
He also won the Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year Award and selection to the Topps All-Star Rookie Team.
For the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) awards, Taveras finished second to Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL Rookie of the Year Award.
In 2006, Taveras' batting average regressed to .278, though he again led the majors in bunt hits (21) and had 33 stolen bases (10th in the NL), but just 30 RBI.
Taveras had a 30-game hitting streak that ended August 29, 2006, during a game in which he was hit twice by Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tomo Ohka.
Taveras' streak is a franchise record, breaking the record of 25 previously held by Jeff Kent.
The streak made him part of a rare club of less than a hundred to have hit in thirty straight games.
During the 2007 regular season, Taveras hit .320, including an MLB-leading 27 bunt singles, 2 home runs, 24 RBIs, 33 stolen bases, and caught stealing 9 times.
He was part of the World Series roster after making a big play in the NLCS vs the Arizona Diamondbacks.
In the World Series, the Rockies were swept by the Boston Red Sox.
In a 22-inning game played at Petco Park between April 17–18, 2008, Taveras established a Rockies' club record with 10 at-bats in the game.
Taveras led MLB with 68 stolen bases during the 2008 season, and led the NL with 24 bunt hits.
At the same time, his .296 slugging percentage was the lowest in the majors.
Defensively, however, his .976 fielding percentage was the lowest of all qualifying major league center fielders.
On December 12, 2008, the Rockies non-tendered Taveras, making him a free agent.
On December 27, 2008, Taveras signed a two-year deal worth $6.25 million with the Cincinnati Reds.
In his debut with the Reds, he hit a pinch-hit triple in the 8th inning after being down with the flu for over a week.
In 2009, Taveras had the lowest slugging percentage, .285, and the lowest on-base percentage, .275, of all National League players with at least 350 plate appearances.
On February 1, 2010, Taveras was traded along with Adam Rosales to the Oakland Athletics for Aaron Miles and a player to be named later.
He was later designated for assignment by Oakland.
Taveras declined a Triple-A assignment and was granted free agency.
On February 15, 2010, Taveras signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals with an invite to spring training.
He played 27 games, and on May 21, 2010 he was granted his unconditional release.
On June 3, 2010, he signed a minor league contract with the Phillies.
He was assigned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
On June 29, 2010, he was released after playing 23 games for the IronPigs, batting .208 in 96 AB's, with nine stolen bases.
On August 15, 2010, Taveras signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.
On January 25, 2011, Taveras signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
