Randy Arozarena, outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, took advantage of fans of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) to apply for Mexican nationality and play the world classic with the tricolor flannel.
The Cuban, who emigrated to the Yucatan Peninsula six years ago, He began his career in Mexican baseball before rising to the major leagues. Since then, he has identified with our country; even his brother, Raiko, is a goalkeeper for Cafetaleros in the Premier League.
“I only ask my followers for a favor: send a message to the president (AMLO) to give me my nationality. If you do me this favor to represent Mexico in the world rankings, It’s the only thing I want, “said the 25-year-old major league player in a live on his social networks.
In January 2020, Arozarena was transferred in rays from Cardinals St. Louis. The Cuban participated in 23 games of the regular season, hitting 18 hits, seven home rounds and 11 RBIs.
He was named the most valuable player of the American league championship, for hitting two homers in Game 7 against the Houston Astros. In the postseason he hit eight rounds from home.
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