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Where was 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler born?

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Where was 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler born?

2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler was born in Cuba. He defected in 2011, seeking a career in Major League Baseball. After establishing residency in Haiti, Soler signed a nine-year contract with the Chicago Cubs and made his MLB debut in 2014. On July 30, 2021, Soler was traded to the Atlanta Braves.

Jorge Soler. Screenshot: MLB / Fox World Series

What happened with Soler in the 2021 World Series (in 90 words or less)?

_On Oct. 26, 2021, after spending ten days on the COVID-19 injured list, Soler hit a leadoff home run in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series, becoming the first player ever to hit a home run in the first plate appearance of a World Series. On Nov. 2, he crushed his third home run of the series, a 446-foot, three-run shot to give the Braves a 3–0 lead. He then became the third designated hitter in history to win the World Series MVP award.

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