Rafael Devers

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rafael-devers

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 Rafael Devers born?October 24, 1996
2. Where was Rafael Devers born?Dominican Republic
3. What was Rafael Devers's job?2017 with the Boston Red Sox
4. What is Rafael Devers known for?2018 World Series Champion, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, three-time All-Star
5. What is the contract details?Eleven-year, $330 million contract extension signed before the 2023 season

Infielder: A baseball player who plays on the infield, typically between first and third base, or shortstop.
Designated Hitter (DH): A player who bats in place of the pitcher, allowing the pitcher to focus solely on pitching.
RBI (Runs Batted In): A statistic awarded to a batter when their action results in a run being scored.
Franchise Cornerstone: A player considered essential to a team's long-term success and identity.