"I grew up on the softball field. Every day I would take my glove and my bat with me."Yoenis Cespedes
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Yoenis Cespedes Quotes
Cuban - Athlete|October 18, 1985
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Yoenis Cespedes Quotes
Read Yoenis Cespedes quotes on growing up in Cuba and his love of the game from the Cuban MLB slugger and two-time Home Run Derby champion.
"In Cuba, I didn't even have a bicycle."Yoenis Cespedes
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About Yoenis Cespedes
Cuban - Athlete | Born October 18, 1985
# Yoenis Cespedes Quotes
Yoenis Céspedes is a Cuban former Major League Baseball outfielder, famous for his raw power and strong throwing arm. After starring for Cuba's national team, he left the island and signed with the Oakland Athletics in 2012, quickly becoming one of the most exciting hitters in the game.
Céspedes won the Home Run Derby twice and later helped lead the New York Mets to the 2015 World Series. His quotes recall a humble childhood in Cuba, where baseball and softball were part of everyday life.
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Quick answers about Yoenis Cespedes and these famous quotes.
Who is Yoenis Cespedes?
Yoenis Céspedes is a Cuban former MLB outfielder who played for the Athletics, Red Sox, Tigers and Mets.
How many Home Run Derbies did Yoenis Cespedes win?
He won the MLB Home Run Derby twice, in 2013 and 2014.
Did Yoenis Cespedes play in the World Series?
Yes, he played for the New York Mets in the 2015 World Series.
What is Yoenis Cespedes's most famous quote?
A memorable line is "In Cuba, I didn't even have a bicycle."