Cristian Guzman

Cristian Guzman is a shortstop for the Washington Nationals. A native of the Dominican Republic, Guzman originally signed with the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1994. Guzman never played for the Yankees in the majors. He was traded away to the Minnesota Twins, where he played six season, and made the All-Star team in 2001. Guzman joined the Nationals as a free agent in 2004.

• August 24, 1994: Signed as an amateur free agent by the New York Yankees.

• February 6, 1998: Traded with Brian Buchanan, Eric Milton, Danny Mota, and cash to the Minnesota Twins for Chuck Knoblauch.

• November 16, 2004: Signed with the Washington Nationals as a Free Agent.

Guzman is a solid defensive shortstop, who can hit from either side of the plate.[1]

Guzman packs patience at the plate, and makes questionable decisions on the base paths.[1]

• Mahalo's Guide to Washington Nationals
• Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 195 lb
  • Rookie Year: 1999

• March 21, 1978: Born

• 1994: Signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent

• 1998: Traded to the Minnesota Twins

• 1999: MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins

• 2004: Granted Free Agency

• 2004: Signed as a Free Agent with the Washington Nationals

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