Jorge Soler
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About
Cuban right fielder who made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2014. He was a member of the Cubs' 2016 World Series Championship team. In 2021, he was named World Series MVP after leading the Atlanta Braves to victory over the Houston Astros.
Before Fame
He defected from Cuba in 2011 with the hope of playing in MLB.
Trivia
He is one of the few major leaguers to have hit a home run in his first career at bat. He won a bronze medal representing Cuba at the 18U Baseball World Cup.
Family Life
His father is Jorge Soler, Sr.
Associated With
He became teammates with pitcher Felix Doubront in Chicago in 2014.