Ezequiel Alberto Durán is a professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. He was born on May 22, 1999, in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic.
Duran stands at five feet and eleven inches and weighs around 185 lbs. He made his professional debut in the Rookie Level Dominican Summer League for the DSL Yankees after the New York Yankees signed him when he became a free agent in November 2017. Duran started his Minor League career with the Pulaski Yankees in the Rookie-level Appalachian League and also had stints with the Staten Island Yankees and Hudson Valley Renegades while he was under contract with the Yankees. In 2021, Ezequiel Duran was traded to the Texas Rangers. During his time in the Minor League with the Rangers, he played for various teams, including the Surprise Saguaros, Frisco Rough Riders, and Round Rock Express. Duran made his start into Major League Baseball in 2021 with the Texas Rangers.
Ezequiel Duran’s Parents
Ezequiel Duran’s parents are Josefina Ramirez Sigala and Jose Duran Frias. The two are currently living in the Dominican Republic. There’s not much information available in the media about them.
Who is Ezequiel Duran’s Mother?
Ezequiel Duranl's mother is Josefina Ramirez Sigala. She is someone who has encouraged Ezequiel to not give up. She was also the person he called after it was decided he would be joining the Texas Rangers in the Major Leagues when Josh H. Smith and he got a chance to play. Duran said in an interview that his mother cried after learning about this information. The two shared an emotionally charged moment when Ezequiel revealed the news of his long awaited debut in the Major League.
Duran was signed by the New York Yankees in 2017 and in that year he played in the Dominican Republic. It was in 2018 that he traveled to America to partake in the Minor Leagues. He had spent four years playing in the Minor Leagues. Finally being able to play in the Major League and being able to announce it to his mother must have been a proud moment for the player. Ezequiel has also revealed that he owes his baseball career to his mother.
Who is Ezequiel Duran’s Father?
Ezequiel Duran’s father is Jose Duran Frias. There’s not much else known about his father other than the fact that he lives in the Dominican Republic.
What Nationality are Ezequiel Duran’s Parents?
Ezequiel Duran is from the Dominican Republic. His parents are from the Dominican Republic. They are Dominican. Ezequiel Duran was also born and raised there making him a Dominican Republic citizen.
FAQs
A. Ezequiel Duran was traded to the Texas Rangers by the New York Yankees in 2021.
A. Ezequiel Duran was traded in exchange for Joey Gallo and Joely Rodríguez.
A. Ezequiel Duran is from the Dominican Republic. He is Dominican.
A. Ezequiel Duran prospect ranking was the number 27th.
A. Ezequiel Duran’s latest contract was made in 2023 with the Texas Rangers. It was worth $724,170 for one year.
A. Ezequiel Duranl’s currently 24 years old. He was born on May 22, 1999.