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Full Name:
 

Jeimer Candelario ​

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Nicknames:

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“Candy”, “Candyman”, "Baby Ruth"

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Born:  
   

November 24, 1993

New York City, New York

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Moved to the Dominican Republic at 5 years old (San Pedro de Macoris).

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Family:  

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Father: Rogelio Candelario

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His father played in the Houston Astros organization but never made the majors.

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Friends:  

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He often works in the off-season with Robinson Cano (from the same hometown).

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School:  

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Not available​

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Baseball Related:

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2010 - Signed by the Chicago Cubs.
 

2016 - July 3rd - Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs.

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2016 - He was not on the Cubs postseason roster when they won the World Series; however he still received a ring because he was still part of the 40-man roster.
 

2017 - Traded from the Cubs (with Isaac Paredes, and a player to be named later or cash) to the Detroit Tigers for Alex Avila and Justin Wilson.

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Extra:

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He grew up a Chicago Cubs fan.

 

Idols: Sammy Sosa and Moises Alou

 

Favorite player: Robinson Cano

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Sample Heckles:

 

Not available

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Heckle him on twitter:

 

@jeimer24C