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Carlos Pena

Tampa Bay RaysFirst Base

After spending some time in Wrigleyville, Pena finds himself back home in Tampa Bay. A superb power hitter, Pena has the ability to change any game with one swing of the bat. He has made one World Series appearance -- in 2008 with the Rays.

DOB: 5/17/1978

Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Weight: 225

Height: 6' 2"

Bats: Left

Throws: Left

Draft Year: 1998

Draft Round: 1st (10th Overall, TEX)

MLB Debut: 9/5/2001

Did You Know? After flourishing in Tampa Bay during the 2007 season, Pena was named the 2007 American League Comeback Player of the Year. He finished the season with a .282 batting average, slugging 46 homers and driving in 121 runs.
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