Johnny Cueto

Dominican baseball player, World Series champion

Johnny Cueto - Dominican baseball player, World Series champion
Born

February 15th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A professional baseball pitcher from the Dominican Republic, he played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago White Sox. Cueto debuted in MLB in 2008 and gained recognition for his effective pitching style, combining speed and precision. Key moments in his career included a significant role in the Cincinnati Reds' rotation, leading the league in earned run average in 2014. His contributions helped the Kansas City Royals secure the World Series title in 2015, becoming a crucial asset during the championship run.

Played for Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals

Won the World Series with the Kansas City Royals in 2015

Led MLB in earned run average in 2014

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