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Miguel Cabrera is a MLB baseball player. He was born on April 18, 1983

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Also Known As José Miguel Cabrera • José Miguel Torres Cabrera
Born April 18, 1983 (age 42) • Maracay • Venezuela
Awards And Honors World Series • Most Valuable Player (2013) • Triple Crown (2012) • Most Valuable Player (2012) • Silver Slugger Award (x7) • two-time MVP • Triple Crown • 4x batting champion • 11x All-Star • 1 World Series championship
Height/Weight 6 ft 4 inches, 249 lb (193 cm, 112 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date June 20, 2003
Team Detroit Tigers
Jersey Number 24 (2008-2019, Detroit Tigers) • 24 (2004-2007, Florida Marlins) • 20 (2003-2003, Florida Marlins)
Position first baseman, third baseman, and leftfielder
Twitter Handle @MiguelCabrera

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Where was Miguel Cabrera born?
Miguel Cabrera was born in Maracay, Venezuela.
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Miguel Cabrera was 6 ft 4 inches, 249 lb (193 cm, 112 kg).
What position did Miguel Cabrera play?
Miguel Cabrera played first baseman, third baseman, and leftfielder.
When was Miguel Cabrera born?
Miguel Cabrera was born on April 18, 1983.

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