José Quintana
Colombian baseball pitcher.
Born
January 24th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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A professional baseball pitcher who debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2012. Played for multiple teams including the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Angels. Achieved success as a reliable starting pitcher and contributed to teams with significant innings pitched. Recognized for an effective left-handed pitching style and consistent performance on the mound.
Debuted in MLB with the Chicago White Sox
Pitched in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game
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