Alex Verdugo

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/alex-verdugo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Alex Verdugo born?May 15, 1996
2. What is the MLB debut?2017 with the Los Angeles Dodgers
3. Who is Alex Verdugo?Alex Verdugo is a baseball outfielder born on May 15, 1996. He plays in Major League Baseball and has been part of several big teams.
4. Which teams has Alex Verdugo played for?He started with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was traded to the Boston Red Sox after the 2019 season, and then moved to the New York Yankees before the 2024 season.

Outfielder: A defensive player in baseball positioned in the outfield, responsible for catching batted balls and preventing extra-base hits.
MLB Draft: An annual event where Major League Baseball teams select eligible amateur players, primarily from high school and college.
Trade: A transaction in professional sports where a player is exchanged between two teams, often involving other players or draft picks.
World Baseball Classic: An international baseball tournament featuring national teams, considered the premier event for international baseball competition.