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(Baseball player) Carl Yastrzemski Sr., known as "Yaz," is a former professional baseball player renowned for his entire career with the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. Initially a left fielder, he later transitioned to first baseman and designated hitter. Yastrzemski's illustrious career boasts 18 All-Star appearances, seven Gold Glove awards, membership in the 3,000 hit club, and over 400 home runs. He holds numerous records for the Red Sox and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. Yastrzemski's standout year was in 1967 when he guided the Red Sox to the American League pennant, secured the Triple Crown, and earned the AL MVP title.
