Javier Báez – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements 43-32-16 inches
Bodytype Athletics
Height 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
Weight 86 kg (190 lbs)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
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Nickname El Mago
Gender Male
Age 32 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth December 1, 1992
Full Name Ednel Javier Báez
Profession Baseball Shortstop
Nationality Puerto Rican
Birthplace Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Religion Christianity
Published on January 10, 2022 on 01:12 PM
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius

Ednel Javier Baez, mainly known as “El Mago is a Spanish word which means “The Magician”. He is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

A former baseball player for the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, he previously played in MLB. Báez was born in Puerto Rico and attended high school in Jacksonville, Florida. Baseball’s 2011 draft selected Báez ninth overall. In 2014, he was drafted into the Major Leagues.

Career

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Baez and left-handed starter Jon Lester were named co-MVPs of the 2016 National League Championship Series, culminating in the Cubs winning the 2016 World Series.

During his first professional season, he played shortstop for the Arizona Cubs of the Rookie League of the Arizona League, appearing in three games, getting three hits, including two doubles, in 12 at-bats, and stealing two bases. After being promoted to the Boise Hawks of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, Báez recorded one single in six at-bats over two games.

On September 29, 2011, he was drafted third in the Roberto Clemente’s Professional Baseball League (LBPRC) rookie draft but was not able to play due to restrictions imposed by the Cubs.

Achievements

A two-time All-Star, Javier Baez has also won the Silver Slugger Award. He also appears on the cover of MLB The Show 20.

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Javier Báez Education

Qualification: Arlington Country Day School (Jacksonville, Florida)

Javier Báez Career

Profession: Baseball Shortstop

Known For: Baez is known for bat flips, late-game heroics

Net Worth: $10 Million Approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Ángel Luis Baez

Mother: Nelida Agosto

Brother: Gadiel Báez, Rolando Báez

Sister: Noely Báez

Marital Status: Married

Married: Irmarie Márquez (m. 2019)

No. of Children: 1

Son: Adrián Javier Báez Márquez

FAQs

Who is Javier Báez?

Javier Báez is a Puerto Rican baseball shortstop, born on 01 December, 1992 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

How old is Javier Báez?

Javier Báez is 32 years old as of December 2024.

How tall is Javier Báez?

Javier Báez is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).

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