Andújar Cedeño facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Andújar Cedeño |
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| Shortstop | |||
| Born: August 21, 1969 La Romana, Dominican Republic |
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| Died: October 28, 2000 (aged 31) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
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| September 2, 1990, for the Houston Astros | |||
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| September 15, 1996, for the Houston Astros | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .236 | ||
| Home runs | 47 | ||
| Runs batted in | 223 | ||
| CPBL statistics | |||
| Batting average | .298 | ||
| Home runs | 3 | ||
| Runs batted in | 16 | ||
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Andújar Cedeño Donastorg (born August 21, 1969 – died October 28, 2000) was a talented baseball player. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 to 1996. Andújar was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
He played for several teams during his career. These included the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Detroit Tigers. His brother, Domingo Cedeño, was also an MLB player. Sadly, Andújar Cedeño passed away in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. This happened four years after his last MLB game.
Andújar Cedeño's Baseball Journey
Andújar Cedeño was a very promising young player. He was considered one of the best "prospects" (a player who is expected to become a star) in the Houston Astros' minor league system. Baseball America, a well-known baseball magazine, ranked him highly. They called him the 55th best prospect in 1990. The next year, in 1991, he was ranked as the 2nd best overall prospect!
In 1992, Andújar achieved something special. He hit for the cycle. This means he got a single, a double, a triple, and a home run all in the same game. His best season in MLB was in 1993 with the Astros. That year, he hit 11 home runs and had 58 RBIs (Runs Batted In). His batting average was .283, which is very good.
Cedeño also played for twelve seasons in the Dominican League. He played for the Toros del Este team. He became the team captain and was a key player. He helped his team win their first national championship in 1994-1995. To honor him, his jersey number 10 is displayed at Estadio Francisco Michelli. A stadium in his hometown of La Romana was also named after him. It even has a statue of him.
Remembering Andújar Cedeño
Andújar Cedeño died in a car accident on October 28, 2000. He was driving home in the Dominican Republic after a baseball game. The car he was driving crashed with a truck. He passed away instantly. He is remembered by his three children and many baseball fans.
See also
- Houston Astros award winners and league leaders
- List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle
- List of Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
