Maicer Izturis

Maicer Izturis (born September 12, 1980 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball shortstop who plays for the Anaheim Angels. He bats switch and throws right-handed.

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September 12 - 1980 - Barquisimeto, Lara State - Venezuela - Major League Baseball - Shortstop - Anaheim Angels - Switch

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Izturis is the half brother of Dodgers shortstop César Izturis. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent on April 1, 1998 and was traded to the Montreal Expos at the end of the 2003 season.

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Dodgers - César Izturis - Cleveland Indians - Montreal Expos

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In 2004 Izturis hit .338 with three home runs and 36 RBI for the Triple-A Edmonton Trappers before being promoted to the Major League level with the Montréal Expos. He registered a hit in his August 27, 2004 debut, singling off San Diego Padres right-hander Dennis Tankersley in the second inning. In 32 games with the Expos, Izturis hit .206 (22-for-107) with one home run and 14 RBI.

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Home run - RBI - Triple-A - Edmonton Trappers - Montréal Expos - 2004 - Singling - San Diego Padres - Dennis Tankersley

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On November 19, 2004, Iztúris was traded to the Angels along with outfielder Juan Rivera for OF José Guillén.

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Outfielder - Juan Rivera - José Guillén

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