José Quintana

Colombian baseball pitcher.

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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