Ozhaino Albies: From Sint Franciscus College to Major League Baseball

Ozhaino Jurdy Jiandro Albies, widely known as Ozzie Albies, was born on January 7, 1997, in Willemstad, Curaçao. He developed a passion for baseball at a young age. According to his biography, he began playing the sport when he was six years old.

Ozzie was a student at Sint Franciscus College. During his childhood, he continued developing his baseball skills and worked toward his dream of becoming a professional baseball player.

In 2013, at the age of sixteen, he signed with the Atlanta Braves organization in the United States. He progressed through several minor league teams before reaching the highest level of professional baseball.

On August 1, 2017, Ozzie made his debut in Major League Baseball (MLB), playing for the Atlanta Braves. He primarily plays as a second baseman, an important defensive position in the infield.

Throughout his career, Ozzie has achieved remarkable success. He has been selected for the MLB All-Star Game and has won the Silver Slugger Award for his offensive performance. In 2021, he became a World Series champion with the Atlanta Braves.

Another special quality is his ability to speak four languages: Papiamentu, Dutch, English and Spanish. His multilingual background reflects the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Curaçao.

Ozzie Albies is a source of pride for Curaçao and Sint Franciscus College!

His journey teaches our students that talent is a wonderful gift, but education, discipline, perseverance and hard work help turn dreams into reality.