Javier Peterson Cardona (born September 15, 1975) is a former

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. He played in the MLB with the

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(2000 to 2001) and the

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(2002). In 1999, he was named the Tigers Minor League Player of the Year. He is regularly considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and awaits his induction into the

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1975 births Living people Major League Baseball catchers Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico Detroit Tigers players San Diego Padres players Jamestown Jammers players Lakeland Tigers players Jacksonville Suns players Toledo Mud Hens players Portland Beavers players West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx players Norfolk Tides players Tulsa Drillers players Memphis Redbirds players Akron Aeros players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Long Island Ducks players Pennsylvania Road Warriors players Lake Land Lakers baseball players Binghamton Mets players Cangrejeros de Santurce (baseball) players Fayetteville Generals players Indios de Mayagüez players Sportspeople from Santurce, Puerto Rico Baseball players from San Juan, Puerto Rico {{PuertoRico-baseball-catcher-stub

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