Alex Taveras
Encyclopedia
Alejandro Antonio Taveras (born October 9, 1955 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) was an infielder
in Major League Baseball
. He played in 35 games over three seasons (1976, 1982–1983) for the Houston Astros
and Los Angeles Dodgers
.
Alex has two sons Smil and Joshua Taveras. Taveras is currently a coach for the Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League.
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. He played in 35 games over three seasons (1976, 1982–1983) for the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
and Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
.
Alex has two sons Smil and Joshua Taveras. Taveras is currently a coach for the Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League.