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Photos: Tucson baseball star Alex Verdugo through the years
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Photos of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo, from his time at Sahuaro High School to the minor leagues and then the bigs.
Cubs Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, June 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Kyusung GongCubs Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo, left, looks to the home plate umpire after sliding in to score past Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, June 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Kyusung GongDodgers Angels Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo, left, beats Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Felix Pena to first during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillMets Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo, watches his sacrifice fly ball which drove in the game winning run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against New York Mets Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles won 9-8. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezMets Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo, left, points to the team's dugout after driving in a run with a double, next to New York Mets second baseman Adeiny Hechavarria during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezDodgers Reds Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo hits a two-run double off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Robert Stephenson in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John MinchilloDodgers Reds Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Alex Verdugo (27) celebrates with first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) and left fielder Joc Pederson, left, after closing the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John MinchilloDodgers Reds Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo hits an RBI double off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tanner Roark in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John MinchilloDodgers Reds Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (3), center fielder Alex Verdugo (27) and first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) celebrate after closing the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
John MinchilloNationals Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo, right, and Joc Pederson celebrate after the Dodgers' 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals in a baseball game Friday, May 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezBraves Dodgers Baseball
From left, Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, Alex Verdugo and Cody Bellinger celebrate after a win over the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezDodgers Padres Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates with teammate right fielder Alex Verdugo, left, after defeating the San Diego Padres 4-3 in a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Gregory BullDodgers Padres Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Alex Verdugo during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, May 3, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Gregory BullReds Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo (27) points to his dugout after driving in two runs with a double against the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezBrewers Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo, right, celebrates his home run with third base coach Dino Ebel during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jae C. HongBrewers Dodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo hits a two-run single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jae C. HongDodgers Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Verdugo poses for a photograph on Dodgers photo day Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at the team spring training baseball facility, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinDodgers Diamondbacks Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Alex Verdugo (61) in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rick ScuteriDodgers Diamondbacks Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Alex Verdugo (61) in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rick ScuteriDodgers Diamondbacks Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Alex Verdugo (61) in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rick ScuteriIndians Dodgers Spring Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Alex Verdugo runs to the dugout after the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carlos OsorioIndians Dodgers Spring Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor (3) and center fielder Alex Verdugo (61) run onto the field for a spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carlos OsorioJapan Mexico Baseball
Mexico's Alex Verdugo, left, celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run off Japan's starter Yusuke Nomura in the fourth inning of their international exhibition series baseball game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)
Toru TakahashiDodgers Spring Baseball
This is a 2017 photo of Alex Verdugo. This image reflects the Los Angeles Dodgers active roster as of Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, when the photo was taken in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Morry GashUnder Armour All-American Game
Alex Verdugo played in Under Armour All America game. -- Credit: Courtesy Baseball Factory -- ARM Story #21014 - gaona col
Mike JanesUnder Armour All-American Game
Alex Verdugo played in Under Armour All America game. -- Credit: Courtesy Baseball Factory -- ARM Story #21014 - gaona col
Mike JanesSahuaro High School
Sahuaro's Alex Verdugo (11) eyes his base hit in the fourth inning during the Sahuaro vs. Bradshaw Mountain Division II high school playoff baseball game on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Sahuaro won 8-7 on a walk-off in the ninth inning after giving up 4 unanswered runs in the seventh. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro's Alex Verdugo (11) watches his base hit in the second inning during the Sahuaro vs. Bradshaw Mountain Division II high school playoff baseball game on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Sahuaro won 8-7 on a walk-off in the ninth inning after giving up 4 unanswered runs in the seventh. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Six baseball players were among more than 20 players heading off to play college or pro ball from Sahuaro High School in Tucson, AZ. Pictured l-r during a "signing" celebration are Hunter Green, Winston Welch, Jake Northrup, Alex Verdugo, Vinny Tarantola and Justin Hammergren. Most had already signed their letters so the school used this event to present the athletes and to celebrate with friends and family. Photo taken Monday, April 21, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro's Nic Cisney (1) hugs teammate Alex Verdugo after their walk-off win in the ninth inning during the Sahuaro vs. Bradshaw Mountain Division II high school playoff baseball game on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Sahuaro won 8-7 on a walk-off in the ninth inning after giving up 4 unanswered runs in the seventh. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro's Alex Verdugo (11) steals second ahead of the the throw to second baseman Cohen Heckethorn in the fourth inning during the Sahuaro vs. Bradshaw Mountain Division II high school playoff baseball game on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Sahuaro won 8-7 on a walk-off in the ninth inning after giving up 4 unanswered runs in the seventh. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro's pitcher Alex Verdugo is called safe at home after Scottsdale Saguaro's catcher Brett Adams is unable to get the force out at the plate with the bases loaded in the third inning during the second round of the Division II state playoffs. The No. 2 Cougars defeated the No. 15 Sabercats 12-8. The photo was taken on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro's Alex Verdugo pitches to Scottsdale Saguaro's Matt Mara in the first inning during the second round of the Division II state playoffs. The No. 2 Cougars defeated the No. 15 Sabercats 12-8. The photo was taken on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro baseball player Alex Verdugo cracks up as he waited to be interviewed as one of six baseball players off to play college or pro ball from Sahuaro High School in Tucson, AZ. Most of the more than 20 students had already signed their letters so the school used this event to present the athletes and to celebrate with friends and family. Photo taken Monday, April 21, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Alex Verdugo, right, gives a big hug to Justin Hammergren as teammates from left, Hunter Green, and Winston Welch watch. Six baseball players were among more than 20 players heading off to play college or pro ball from Sahuaro High School in Tucson, AZ. Pictured l-r during a "signing" celebration are Most had already signed their letters so the school used this event to present the athletes and to celebrate with friends and family. Photo taken Monday, April 21, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro starter Alex Verdugo right, gets a congratulatory hug from teammate Winston Welch after his sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fifth brought home their tenth score and a run-rule shutout win over Catalina Foothills at Sahuaro High School, Monday April 30, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro High school pitcher Alex Verdugo.
Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro High school pitcher Alex Verdugo.
Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro High school pitcher Alex Verdugo.
Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro High school pitcher Alex Verdugo.
Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro High school pitcher Alex Verdugo.
Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro High school pitcher Alex Verdugo.
Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily StarSahuaro High School
Sahuaro High school pitcher Alex Verdugo.
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