Ender Inciarte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ender Inciarte |
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Inciarte with the Atlanta Braves in 2016
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| Center Fielder | |||
| Born: October 29, 1990 Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela |
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| May 2, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |||
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| July 13, 2022, for the New York Mets | |||
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| Batting average | .280 | ||
| Home runs | 42 | ||
| Runs batted in | 263 | ||
| Stolen bases | 118 | ||
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Meet Ender David Inciarte Montiel! He's a talented baseball player from Venezuela. He used to play as a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). That's the top baseball league in the United States! Ender played for teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets. He started playing in the MLB in 2014. He's famous for his amazing defense, winning the Gold Glove Award three times! He was also chosen as an All-Star in 2017.
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Ender's Baseball Journey
Starting His Career
Ender Inciarte was born on October 29, 1990. He signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team in 2008. He started playing in their minor league system. In 2012, he played really well. He hit for a .307 average and stole 28 bases!
The Philadelphia Phillies picked Ender in a special draft called the Rule 5 draft. He even made their main team for a short time. But he didn't play in a game for them. Soon after, he went back to the Diamondbacks. He then played for their minor league team, the Mobile BayBears. He stole 43 bases that year!
Playing for the Diamondbacks
In 2014, Ender got called up to the major leagues! He made his MLB debut on May 2, 2014. He even got a hit in his very first game. Later that year, he hit his first home run.
In 2015, Ender continued to play well. He hit .303 and stole 21 bases. He was also great at defense. He won the Fielding Bible Award for being a top defensive player. This award is for players who play different positions well.
Time with the Atlanta Braves
In December 2015, Ender was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He became their main center fielder and leadoff hitter. He got injured early in 2016, but came back strong.
After the All-Star break, Ender's hitting got much better. He finished the year with a .291 batting average. He also stole 16 bases. Ender won his first Gold Glove Award in 2016. This award goes to the best defensive player at each position. He was known for his strong arm and accurate throws.
In 2016, the Braves signed Ender to a five-year contract. It was worth about $30 million!
Big Moments in 2017
Ender had an amazing year in 2017.
- On April 14, he made history at the Braves' new stadium, SunTrust Park. He got the first defensive out, the first hit, and the first home run there!
- On May 22, he got five hits in one game.
- On June 4, he got five hits again and drove in five runs!
- He was the only Brave chosen for the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
- On August 17, he hit two home runs and stole two bases in one game. This is a very rare achievement!
- He also got 200 hits in the season.
- At the end of 2017, Ender won his second Gold Glove Award.
Later Years with the Braves
In 2018, Ender won his third straight Gold Glove Award. His defense was still incredible! He hit .265 with ten home runs and 28 stolen bases.
In 2019, Ender had some injuries. He only played in 65 games. In 2020 and 2021, he didn't play as much. He was eventually released by the Braves in July 2021.
Other Teams
After leaving the Braves, Ender signed minor league deals with other teams.
- In August 2021, he joined the Cincinnati Reds minor league team.
- In December 2021, he signed with the New York Yankees. He played for their Triple-A team.
- In June 2022, he signed with the New York Mets. He played a few games for their main team. He was later sent to their minor league team, but chose to become a free agent.
Ender's Life Outside Baseball
Ender's family has a history in baseball. His father, Astolfo, played baseball in Venezuela. His brother, also named Astolfo, played in the minor leagues. Ender is a big fan of the Real Madrid football (soccer) club.
Ender played for his home country, Venezuela, in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. This is a big international baseball tournament. In 2020, Ender announced his relationship with Miss Universe 2009 winner Stefanía Fernández. They welcomed their son in May 2021.
See also
In Spanish: Ender Inciarte para niños
- List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
