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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 41) • 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).
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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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