Dioner Navarro

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Dioner Faviau Navarro Vivas

Bats Both, Throws Right
Height 5' 10", Weight 190 lb.

Debut September 7, 2004
Born February 9, 1984 in Caracas, Venezuela

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Dioner Navarro was the catcher on the only 2-6-2 triple play in major league history. It came on September 2, 2006 for Tampa Bay against Seattle, in the first first inning, with runners on first and third. The play developed as follows: Raul Ibanez struck out for the first out; Adrian Beltre tried to steal second, but was tagged by shortstop Ben Zobrist; Jose Lopez then tried to steal home, but was tagged by Navarro on the relay back from Zobrist.

He is the brother of Dewis Navarro.