Willy Taveras

Major League Baseball outfielder Willy Taveras currently plays for the Colorado Rockies. He made his MLB debut in 2004 with the Houston Astros, before being traded to the Rockies in 2006.

Fast Facts

1. Born: December 25, 1981
2. Birthplace: Teneras, Dominican Republic
3. Nick Name: Willy T
4. Height: 6'0"
5. Weight: 160 lbs
6. Position: Outfielder
7. Bats: Right
8. Throws: Right
9. Signing Year: 1999

Early Life

Willy Taveras was born in Tenares, Dominican Republic on December 25, 1981. He was drafted as an amateur free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 1999. He would spend several years with the Indians franchise, before being drafted by the Houston Astros in the Rule 5 Draft.

Pro Career

Taveras would make his major league debut with the Astros on September 6, 2004.He played his first full season with the Astros in 2005 and he was a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate losing to Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2006, he was traded to the Colorado Rockies with Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsch for Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio. In 2007, Taveras was a key member of the National League Championship team, Colorado Rockies

Willy Taveras Timeline

• 1981: Born on December 25
• 2004: Debuts with Houston Astros
• 2005: Voted Rookie of the Year by players
• 2006: Traded to Colorado Rockies

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