Date of Birth: June 19, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Date of Death: October 26, 2014
Biography
Oscar Francisco Taveras was a Dominican-Canadian professional baseball player who played as an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in the Dominican Republic, Taveras moved to Canada at a young age and developed his baseball skills in both countries. He was widely regarded as one of the top prospects in baseball due to his exceptional hitting ability and strong arm. Taveras made his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2014 and quickly became known for his potential to become a star player. Tragically, his life and career were cut short by a car accident in October 2014.
5 Interesting Facts about Oscar Taveras
1. Taveras was known for his powerful swing and was often compared to Vladimir Guerrero, another famous Dominican-Canadian baseball player.
2. He was ranked as one of the top 3 prospects in baseball by both Baseball America and MLB.com.
3. Taveras hit a home run in his first major league game on May 31, 2014.
4. He played winter ball in the Dominican Republic for Águilas Cibaeñas.
5. Oscar Taveras was honored posthumously by the Cardinals, who wore patches on their uniforms in his memory for the remainder of the 2014 season.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Oscar Taveras
1. “I want to be a great player and help my team win championships.”
2. “Every day I try to play baseball with joy and passion, like I did as a child.”
3. “I am grateful for the opportunity to play in MLB and represent my two homes, the Dominican Republic and Canada.”
4. “Baseball is my life, and I want to make the most of every moment on the field.”
5. “Thank you to all the fans who support me; you make this journey even more special.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the time of his death, Oscar Taveras had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Children
Oscar Taveras did not have any known children at the time of his death.
Relevant Links
1. [Oscar Taveras – MLB Profile](https://www.mlb.com/player/oscar-taveras-593528
2. [Oscar Taveras – Baseball Reference](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/taveros01.shtml
3. [Oscar Taveras – ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/31262/oscar-taveras
4. [Tragic Death of Oscar Taveras](https://www.si.com/mlb/2014/10/26/oscar-taveras-cardinals-dead
5. [Oscar Taveras Memorial Patch](https://www.cardinalsnation.com/oscar-taveras-memorial-patch
