Carlos Casimiro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carlos Casimiro |
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Designated hitter | |||
Born: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic |
November 8, 1976 |||
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debut | |||
July 31, 2000, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
Last appearance | |||
August 1, 2000, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Games played | 2 | ||
At bats | 8 | ||
Hit(s) | 1 | ||
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Carlos Rafael Casimiro was born on November 8, 1976. He is a former professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a short time. After his playing career, he became a manager, helping young players develop their skills.
Who is Carlos Casimiro?
Carlos Casimiro was born in San Pedro de Macorís, a city in the Dominican Republic. Like many young people in his country, he loved baseball. He worked hard to become a professional player.
Playing Baseball
Carlos Casimiro played in Major League Baseball in the year 2000. He was a player for the Baltimore Orioles. His position was a designated hitter. This means he would bat for the team but not play a defensive position in the field.
His time in the MLB was very brief. He played in only two games. In those games, he had eight chances to hit the ball, which are called at bats. He managed to get one hit. After these two games, his MLB playing career ended.
Before reaching the MLB, Carlos played for several minor league teams. These teams help players get ready for the big leagues. Some of the teams he played for include the Bluefield Orioles, Delmarva Shorebirds, Frederick Keys, and Bowie Baysox.
Becoming a Manager
After his playing days, Carlos Casimiro decided to stay in baseball. He became a manager in 2014. He started managing a team called the Dominican Summer League Athletics. This team is part of the Oakland Athletics baseball system.
The Dominican Summer League is a special league for young baseball players. It helps them learn and grow their skills. Many players from the Dominican Republic start their careers in this league. As a manager, Carlos helps these young players chase their dreams of playing in Major League Baseball.