Nelson Cruz | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | September 13, 1972|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 1, 1997, for the Chicago White Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 9, 2003, for the Colorado Rockies | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 15–23 |
Earned run average | 5.04 |
Strikeouts | 277 |
Teams | |
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