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Evan Longoria

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Evan Longoria
Longoria with the San Francisco Giants in 2018
Tampa Bay Rays – No. 3
Third baseman
Born: (1985-10-07) October 7, 1985 (age 39)
Downey, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 2008, for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB statistics
(through May 31, 2021)
Batting average.267
Hits3,019
Home runs408
Runs batted in1,072
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing USA
Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2007 Tianmu Team

Evan Michael "Longo" Longoria (born October 7, 1985) is a third baseman for the San Francisco Giants. Longoria began his MLB career with the Tampa Bay Rays before being traded to the Giants in 2017.[1] He won the 2008 American League Rookie of the Year award. In 2009, he won the Silver Slugger[2] and Gold Glove awards for American League third basemen. Longoria once again won the Gold Glove award in 2010 and 2017.[3]

References

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  1. "Giants acquire Evan Longoria from Rays". Sportsnet. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  2. "With Evan Longoria traded to Giants, let's remember the good times with the Rays". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  3. "Evan Longoria becomes first Rays player to win three Gold Glove Awards". Fox Sports. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 2021-06-03.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Dustin Pedroia
American League Rookie of the Year
2008
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Dustin Pedroia
Sporting News AL Rookie of the Year
2008
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Dustin Pedroia
Players Choice AL Most Outstanding Rookie
2008
Succeeded by
Incumbent