Plácido Polanco

Who is Plácido Polanco?

Plácido Enrique Polanco is a Dominican-American Major League Baseball player for the Miami Marlins. He is a third baseman, but in the past has played second base and shortstop. He was twice voted to start in Major League Baseball All-Star Games: in 2007, and again in 2011.

In a July 9, 2008, ceremony at Comerica Park prior to the Tigers–Indians game, Polanco received his U.S. citizenship, along with 99 other people. He wore his Tigers uniform for the ceremony.