Oscar Taveras

Baseball Player

Birthday June 19, 1992

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

DEATH DATE Oct 26, 2014 (22)

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About

Outfielder who made his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014 after becoming one of the most highly-touted minor league prospects in baseball. He tragically died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic at the age of just 22.

Before Fame

He was born in the Dominican Republic and lived in Montreal, Canada from age twelve to age sixteen.

Trivia

He received numerous awards during his time in the minors, being named the Texas League Player of the Year and the Minor League All-Star Game MVP in 2012.

Family Life

His father was a minor league player for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Associated With

He was teammates with All-Star catcher Yadier Molina in 2014.