Christian Colon

Baseball Player

Birthday May 14, 1989

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Cayey, PR

Age 34 years old

#156197 Most Popular

About

Baseball shortstop known for driving in the go-ahead run in Game 5 of the 2015 World Series, ending the Kansas City Royals' 30-year title drought. He was the fourth overall pick by the Royals in the 2010 MLB Draft.

Before Fame

He played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton, being named an All-American during his time there.

Trivia

He was originally a 10th round pick in 2007, but chose to go to college instead. His World Series-winning hit was his only at-bat of the 2015 postseason.

Family Life

He grew up in Puerto Rico, but bounced around the US in high school, playing at schools in Texas, Utah, and California.

Associated With

He drove in Jarrod Dyson to help Kansas City win the 2015 World Series.