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Fun Facts About Christian Yelich: The MVP Outfielder

Christian Yelich is a talented outfielder who has made a name for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB). From his impressive stats to his charitable work off the field, here are some fun facts about this MVP player.

1. A California Kid

Yelich was born on December 5, 1991, in Thousand Oaks, California. He attended Westlake High School in Westlake Village, California where he played baseball and basketball.

2. First-Round Draft Pick

In 2010, the Miami Marlins selected Yelich in the first round of the MLB draft. He spent four seasons with the Marlins before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018.

3. National League MVP

In 2018, Yelich had a breakout season with the Milwaukee Brewers. He won the National League MVP award after hitting .326 with 36 home runs and 110 RBIs.

4. Charitable Work

Yelich is known for his charitable work off the field. In response to wildfires and mass shootings in California, he started a charity called “California Strong” to help those affected by these tragedies.

5. Golfer in His Spare Time

When he’s not playing baseball, Yelich enjoys golfing. He has participated in several celebrity golf tournaments over the years.

6. Brotherly Love

Yelich’s younger brother Cameron is also a professional baseball player. He currently pitches for the Los Angeles Angels organization.

7. Big Bucks Contract Extension

In 2020, Yelich signed a seven-year contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers worth $188 million.

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