About Junior Félix
Born 1967. Junior Félix is a Dominican baseball player.
Junior Francisco Félix Sánchez (born October 3, 1967) is a Dominican former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from –. Baseball records list his date of birth in October 1967, but the California Angels and Florida Marlins believed he was older, possibly by up to 10 years.
Career On May 4, 1989, Félix hit the first pitch he saw in the big leagues for a home run off Kirk McCaskill, but his Blue Jays lost 3–2 in 10 innings. He was the 27th American League player ever to homer in his first major league at-bat, and the 10th to do so on the first pitch.
In the same season on June 2, at Fenway Park, in Boston, Félix hit an inside the park grand slam.
On September 2, 1990, Félix caught the final out of the Blue Jays' first no-hitter, thrown by Dave Stieb.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Junior Félix?
baseball player
When was Junior Félix born?
Junior Félix was born on 3 October 1967 in Laguna Salada.
What is Junior Félix's occupation?
Junior Félix is a baseball player.
What nationality is Junior Félix?
Junior Félix is Dominican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Junior Félix. https://biography.guide/junior-felix/
MLA: "Junior Félix." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/junior-felix/.
Chicago: "Junior Félix." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/junior-felix/.
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