Claudio Vargas

Dominican baseball pitcher

Claudio Vargas - Dominican baseball pitcher
Born

June 19th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 2003 to 2011. Teams included the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Notable for contributions to teams during playoff seasons. Competed in a total of 169 games in the major leagues, establishing a record for effective pitching opportunities.

Competed in Major League Baseball

Played for the Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins

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