Shane Victorino
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Shane Patrick Victorino
(The Flyin' Hawaiian)
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 160 lb.
- High School St. Anthony High School (Wailuku)
- Debut April 2, 2003
- Born November 30, 1980 in Wailuku, HI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Shane Victorino was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th round of the 1999 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Hank Jones and made his pro debut that summer.
Victorino is a cousin of Kanekoa Texeira. A huge star in his home state of Hawaii, Shane appeared in the February 20, 2012 episode of Hawaii Five-O, along with Olympic speek skater Apolo Ohno, playing a business executive.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (2009 & 2011)
- 3-time NL Gold Glove Winner (2008-2010)
- 2-times NL Triples Leader (2009 & 2011)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (2008 & 2009)
- Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008
