Javier Báez
Definition
Javier Báez is a Puerto Rican professional baseball infielder, primarily a shortstop, currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball.
Nicknamed 'El Mago' (The Magician) for his acrobatic defensive plays and clutch hitting, he was instrumental in the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series victory.
Born in 1992, Báez is known for his powerful bat, speed, and entertaining personality on the field.
Examples
Javier Báez, El Mago, desapareció la pelota con un jonrón que aún busca su pasaporte para salir del estadio.
Javier Báez, The Magician, made the ball disappear with a home run that's still looking for its passport to leave the stadium.
Con Javier Báez en el campo, los rivales necesitan un manual de magia para descifrar sus jugadas defensivas.
With Javier Báez on the field, opponents need a magic manual to decipher his defensive plays.
Aunque Javier Báez se torció el tobillo, su encanto tigerino sigue hechizando a los fans de Detroit.
Even though Javier Báez sprained his ankle, his Tiger charm continues to enchant Detroit fans.
Javier Báez bateó con tanta fuerza que el pitcher pensó que había invocado un hechizo caribeño.
Javier Báez hit with such force that the pitcher thought he had invoked a Caribbean spell.