Eric Hosmer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American baseball player
Date of Birth: 24-Oct-1989
Place of Birth: Hialeah, Florida, United States
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
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About Eric Hosmer
- Eric John Hosmer (born October 24, 1989) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB).
- He played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals from 2011 through 2017. A highly touted prospect coming out of American Heritage High School in Florida, Hosmer was described as a "left-handed hitter with raw power" by scouts.
- The Royals selected him with third overall pick in the 2008 MLB draft, and he received a $6 million signing bonus.
- He advanced in Minor League Baseball before debuting in MLB during the 2011 season.
- He finished third in the Rookie of the Year balloting after the 2011 season after hitting .293 with 19 home runs in 128 games.
- Hosmer won consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 2013 through 2015 and again in 2017, when he also won the Silver Slugger Award.
- He was the MVP of the 2016 MLB All-Star Game, and was a member of the 2015 World Series champions. After the 2017 season, Hosmer became a free agent, and signed an eight-year contract with the San Diego Padres.
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