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Daniel Nava, born on February 22, 1983 in Redwood City, California, United States, is a baseball player. That puts Daniel Nava at 43 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Santa Clara University.
My Take
Daniel Nava's story is the kind I can't help rooting for. Hitting a grand slam on the very first pitch of his MLB debut puts him in a club of barely a handful in baseball history, but what moves me is the long, unglamorous climb behind that moment. From Santa Clara University to a journeyman's path through the Red Sox, Rays, Angels and beyond, he embodies persistence over pedigree. I always find myself drawn to the grinders rather than the can't-miss prospects, and Nava is exactly that, a player who turned a near-impossible dream into a real career through sheer stubborn will.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Nava
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ナバ
- Reading
- だにえる・なば
- Born
- February 22, 1983 (age 43)
- Origin
- Redwood City, California, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Santa Clara University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Nava born?
Born February 22, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Daniel Nava from?
Daniel Nava is from Redwood City, California, United States.
What does Daniel Nava do?
Daniel Nava works as baseball player.
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