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Rubén Mateo

b. 1978

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About Rubén Mateo

Born 1978. Rubén Mateo is a Dominican baseball player.

Ruben Amaurys Mateo (born February 10, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He has played six seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for the Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Kansas City Royals. He also played in the Korea Baseball Organization for the LG Twins.

Career He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Rangers in . Mateo played his first professional season, in American baseball, with their Single-A Charleston RiverDogs in . In , he played for the Milwaukee Brewers' Double-A club, the Huntsville Stars and the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League, where he played in the championship series. Mateo returned to Newark Bears of the Atlantic League for the season. In , he played in the Mexican League for the Broncos de Reynosa, his most recent professional season.

He was once regarded as the top prospect in the Texas Rangers system and was frequently rumored to be involved in many high-profile trades. On June 2, 2000, Ruben Mateo broke his leg trying to beat out a ground ball to first base. At the time, he was leading all rookies in batting average. He went on to miss the remainder of the season.

Mateo won the most valuable player award during the 2013 Mexican League season while playing for Delfines del Carmen. He batted .322, leading the league in home runs (37) and finishing second in RBI (119).

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Ruben Mateo, Ruben Amaurys Mateo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rubén Mateo?

baseball player

When was Rubén Mateo born?

Rubén Mateo was born on 10 February 1978 in San Cristóbal Province.

What is Rubén Mateo's occupation?

Rubén Mateo is a baseball player.

What nationality is Rubén Mateo?

Rubén Mateo is Dominican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rubén Mateo

· Wikidata: Q7376503

· DBpedia: Rubén Mateo

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