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Rafael Betancourt
Rafael Betancourt 63 Pitching.jpg
Betancourt with the Colorado Rockies in 2012
Pitcher
Born: (1975-04-29) April 29, 1975 (age 48)
Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
NPB: June 10, 2000, for the Yokohama BayStars
MLB: July 13, 2003, for the Cleveland Indians
Last appearance
NPB: August 17, 2000, for the Yokohama BayStars
MLB: August 22, 2015, for the Colorado Rockies