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Houston Astros Star Surprises Children in the Dominican Republic

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez made a huge gesture in his native Dominican Republic.

Kade Kistner

Houston Astros Star Surprises Children in the Dominican Republic
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SANTO DOMINGO, DO - Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez isn't just a great player on the mound, he is a great person in his community as well.

Valdez was shown helping his community from his native Dominican Republic as he was giving out toys and spending time with the kids. Jan. 8 is a special day in the country. Valdez was seen giving out toys and time to children, but across the country gestures were being made in kind.

During the Licey and Gigantes game at Estadio Quisqueya, the team was giving out free tickets and toys as well. It is a special time in the country and Jan. 8 is a special day for the citizens of the Dominican Republic. 

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Despite playing a crucial role in helping win a World Series for the Astros, Valdez still firmly has his feet on the ground and continues to help those who helped him become the player and man he is today.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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