Héctor Noesí
Dominican baseball pitcher, MLB debuts
Born
January 26th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A Dominican baseball player, pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2011 to 2015, representing several teams, including the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Chicago White Sox. Debuted with the Yankees, contributing as a pitcher during his tenure. Played in various minor league affiliations before joining the majors and achieved success at each level. After leaving MLB, continued playing in international leagues, showcasing talent in different baseball organizations.
Debuted with the New York Yankees in 2011
Pitched for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox
Played in the Dominican Winter League
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