Marco Scutaro
Name: Marco Scutaro
Date of birth: 30/10/1975
Height: 175 cm (5 feet, 9 inch)
Place of birth: San Felipe, Venezuela
Nationality: Venezuela
Current team: Toronto Blue Jays
Number: 19
Position: Infielder
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut: July 27, 2002 for the New York Mets
A professional baseball player from Venezuela, Marco Scutaro was born on October 30, 1975 in San Felipe, Venezuela. These days, he plays for Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball as Infielder. Scutaro has proved to be a great player by demonstrating good performance and skills, and that's the reason, he is always given respect by his team mates and the fans. He is more famous with his nick name Scooter which was given to him by fans and media people. Scutaro has over 7 years experience in professional baseball. He has performed for several teams at national minor's levels, and in the majors, Scutaro has played for New York Mets, Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays. For Toronto Blue Jays, Scutaro wears shirt no. 19.
Right from his school age he used to be a good player. Scutaro joined Frederico Quiroz School VZ and played several games for the school team. Quite often he was noticed for the potentials he has by the good performance he demonstrated during games. That time, expectators believed that he will be a star in the future. After playing baseball for several years, it was a time to cheer, when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 1994. He had to play several games in the minors' level before making it to the majors. However, soon, his dream came true and he made his debut in Majors League on July 27, 2002 for the New York Mets. His salary was recorded as $1,100,000 in 2008-2009.
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Girlfriend/wife/other: Marines
Trademarks: No info available
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