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Yurendell Eithel DeCaster (born September 26, 1979 in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles) is an infielder/outfielder who plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Originally signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a free agent in 1996, DeCaster was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates from Tampa Bay in the 2000 Minor League phase of the Rule 5 Draft.

DeCaster spent entire 2005 season with Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, where he made 28 appearances at third base, 25 at first base, 13 at second base and 58 in the outfield. He posted a .280 batting average with 11 home runs and 61 RBI, and also led his club in games played (122) and doubles (31). He also had a productive 2005-06 season playing for the Caribes de Anzoátegui of the Venezuelan Winter League, after hitting .325 (68-for-209) with 17 home runs and 47 RBI in just 60 games. His 17 home runs tied him with Tom Evans for the league-leading.

Decaster was one of just three players to hit three home runs in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, while playing for the Netherlands team.

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