Joel Peralta
Baseball pitcher; 2010 World Series champion
Born
March 23rd, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A Dominican baseball player participated as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2016. Played for teams such as the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, and Los Angeles Angels. Achieved notable success with the Tampa Bay Rays, reaching the 2010 World Series. Recorded over 500 strikeouts during his MLB career. After retirement, contributed to baseball through coaching and mentorship for young athletes.
Played in the 2010 World Series with the Tampa Bay Rays
Accumulated over 500 strikeouts in MLB
Contributed as a relief pitcher for several MLB teams
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