(November 5, 1970- )
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Catcher for the Atlanta Braves (1992-2003), Baltimore Orioles (2004-06) and the Boston Red Sox (2006)
National League Championship Series MVP (1996)
Silver Slugger Award winner (2003)

He is divorced and remarried.
He was chunky for his position in the earlier stages in his career.
He struggled with blocking balls during his developmental years.
He was considered a defensive liability in the later stages of his career.
He allegedly had a feud with Greg Maddux during his stint with the Braves, to the point where Bobby Cox refused to pair the two together in crucial situations.

He earned a World Series ring in his first full season as the Braves everyday catcher (1995).
He was assigned as a catcher after his coaches felt his potential and arm strength were best suited behind the plate.
He purchased a home and provided for his father after the latter underwent a life-saving heart surgery.
He took less money when he signed with the Braves, as he grew up a fan of the team.
He hit a line-drive two run home run off Dennis Martinez which sealed the Braves World Series victory (1995).

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