Angel Echevarria facts for kids
Angel Santos Echevarria (born May 25, 1971 – died February 7, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. He was known for playing as an outfielder. Angel played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams between 1996 and 2002. He also played baseball in Japan. Angel was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Angel Echevarria's Baseball Journey
Angel Echevarria started his professional baseball career in the United States. He played for three different teams in Major League Baseball.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Angel first joined the Colorado Rockies. He played for them from 1996 to 2000. After that, he moved to the Milwaukee Brewers, where he played during 2000 and 2001. His last season in MLB was in 2002 with the Chicago Cubs.
Playing in Japan
After his time in Major League Baseball, Angel Echevarria went to Japan. He played for a team called the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. This team is part of the Pacific League in Japan. He played there for two years, from 2003 to 2004.
His Later Life
Angel Echevarria passed away on February 7, 2020, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was 48 years old.
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