#28

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Full Name:
 

Cartier Niko Goodrum​

(He was named Cartier after the jewelry store).

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Nicknames:

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None​

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Born:  
   

February 28, 1992

Atlanta, Georgia

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Family:  

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Father: Tim
Mother: Connie 

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His father played college football for Fort Valley State University.

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Friends:  

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In the minor leagues he was roommates with Byron Buxton and J.D. Williams.
 

School:  

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Fayette County High School, Fayetteville, Georgia.
Mascot: Tiger

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Baseball Related:

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2010 - Drafted by the Minnesota Twins (71st overall).

2016 - Played for the Caribes de Anzoategui in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. 

2017 - September 2 - Major League debut with the Minnesota Twins.

2017 - After the season signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.
 

Extra:

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Resides in McDonough, GA during the offseason.

His first tattoo is a Bible verse (Philippians 4:13) “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”

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Sample Heckles:

 

"What was your batting average with Minnesota in 2017?"

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Heckle him on twitter:

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Not available

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