Francisco Cordero
Dominican baseball pitcher with MLB success
Born
May 11th, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball player played primarily as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Cordero debuted in 2001 and played for several teams, predominantly the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds. Career included multiple seasons with over 30 saves, showcasing skills as a closer. Known for a powerful fastball and effective slider, contributed to teams in critical game situations. Retirement occurred in 2015, concluding a notable career in MLB.
Accumulated over 300 career saves
Selected as an All-Star in 2004
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