Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball outfielder |
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| Nationality | Dominican |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Tenares, Dominican Republic |
Latest News about Leody Taveras
Leody Taveras hit his second home run of the 2026 season for the Baltimore Orioles in a game against the Angels. MLB’s video recap shows the two-run homer came in the eighth inning and extended Baltimore’s lead, highlighting one of his stronger offensive moments in the current season.
Leody Taveras hit his first career grand slam for the Baltimore Orioles in a 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. He connected off reliever Alex Lange in the 12th inning, giving Baltimore a late extra-innings victory.
Leody Taveras signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles after previously playing for the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. The move brought the Dominican outfielder to Baltimore for the 2026 season, adding an experienced center fielder to the Orioles' roster.
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Bio/Wiki
| Leody Taveras Salazar is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who plays for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. Known for his switch-hitting ability and defensive skills in center field, Taveras won the 2023 World Series with the Texas Rangers. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" |
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| Weight | 195 lbs |
| Bats/Throws | Switch/Right |
Relationships & More
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Career
| Signed | Texas Rangers as international free agent on 02/07/2015 for $2.6 million |
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| MLB Debut | 24/07/2020 with Texas Rangers |
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| Current Team | Baltimore Orioles (signed 06/11/2025, 1-year $2 million) |
| Contract Details | 1 year/$4.75M (25) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Signed for $2.6 million bonus in 2015 | |
| 2. Won 2023 World Series with Texas Rangers | |
| 3. Scored his first home run as an Oriole on 23/06/2026 against Gavin Williams | |
| 4. Maintained a .248/.324/.363 slash line with 95 wRC+ through 260 plate appearances in the 2026 season |