Esteban Loaiza

Baseball player and All-Star pitcher

Esteban Loaiza - Baseball player and All-Star pitcher
Born

December 31st, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Mexico

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Born in Mexico, a professional baseball player established a successful career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right-handed pitcher. Played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, and Kansas City Royals. Achieved All-Star status in 2003 while with the Chicago White Sox, marking a peak in performance during that season. Achieved over 100 career wins in MLB and recorded a significant strikeout rate. Recognized for his contributions to the game during his time in both the American and National Leagues.

Selected as an All-Star in 2003

Achieved over 100 career wins

Played for the Chicago White Sox

Recorded a notable strikeout rate

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