Edwin Encarnación
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- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
- High School Manuela Toro Morice High School
- Debut June 24, 2005
- Born January 7, 1983 in La Romana, D.R.
[edit] Biographical Information
Edwin Encarnacion was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 2000 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Sammy Melendez and made his pro debut that summer for the GCL Rangers.
Encarnacion was the cleanup hitter for the Águilas Cibaeñas in the 2008 Caribbean Series. He hit .286/.444/.476 but was the only member of the Águilas infield who did not make the Series All-Star team.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (2008 & 2010)
