Juan David Yepez
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About
Professional left fielder and first baseman that originally began his career playing in the Atlanta Braves minor league system. He was later acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals via trade in May 2017. He was named the Cardinals' Minor League Player of the Year following the 2021 regular season.
Before Fame
He initially began his professional career playing for the GCL Braves rookie affiliate team. He was then promoted to the Danville Braves
Trivia
He made his official major league debut playing against the Kansas City Royals on May 4, 2022 as a member of the Cardinals. He recorded back-to-back doubles in his first two MLB at-bats, becoming the first player in franchise history to do so.
Family Life
He was born to parents Maria Eugenia Avarez and Omar Yepez Sr.
Associated With
He played alongside Paul Goldschmidt and Jordan Hicks as members of the Cardinals during the 2022 MLB regular season.
