Andrés Galarraga
Andrés Galarraga, born on June 18, 1961, in Caracas, Venezuela, is a former professional baseball player known for his impressive career as a first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for several teams, including the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and Atlanta Braves, and was a two-time All-Star. Galarraga is celebrated for his power-hitting abilities and is one of the top Venezuelan players in MLB history. He set a significant record for Venezuelan players by hitting four home runs in the first five games of a season, a benchmark that was recently surpassed by Eugenio Suárez. After retiring, he has been involved in various charitable activities and remains a respected figure in the baseball community.
Born on Jun 18, 1961 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Venezuela | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 1 | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
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Venezuela:
Andrés Galarraga is noted for achieving 40 home runs and 100 RBIs three times in the 1990s.
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Venezuela:
Andrés Galarraga follows Miguel Cabrera with 399 home runs.
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Venezuela:
Andrés Galarraga is noted for being part of the exclusive list of Venezuelan players with significant home run records.
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Venezuela:
Andrés Galarraga is one of the only two Venezuelan players to reach 300 home runs in Major League Baseball.
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Venezuela:
Entre los artilleros venezolanos, el bateador de Puerto Ordaz tiene sólo por delante a Andrés Galarraga.
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Venezuela:
Galarraga set a record for the most home runs by a Venezuelan in the first five games of a season in MLB.
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