Andújar Cedeño

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Andújar Cedeño
Shortstop
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 1990
for the Houston Astros
Final game
September 15, 1996
for the Houston Astros
Career statistics
Batting average     .236
Home runs     47
RBI     223
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Hit for the cycle with the Astros in 1992
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Andújar Cedeño Donastorg (August 21, 1969 in La Romana, Dominican Republic – October 28, 2000 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball Shortstop from 1990 to 1996. He played for the Houston Astros from 1990 to 1994, the San Diego Padres in 1995, and in 1996 played for the Padres, Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros again.

He hit for the cycle in 1992 and was a career .236 hitter. His best season was 1993 for the Astros, where he hit 11 home runs, 58 RBIs, and a .283 batting average.

Tragically, he died in an automobile accident on October 28th, 2000, while heading to his home in La Romana, Dominican Republic. It all took place after a game between the Tigres de Licey & the Azucareros del Este in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

While on his way home, the Mercedes Benz he was driving collided with a truck, killing him instantly. He died from severe head injuries. He was only 31 years old.

He was survived by his wife Patricia, their 2 children, as well as by his 2 brothers, Domingo & Eduardo Cedeño.

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