José Rijo
Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born
May 13th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Dominican baseball player excelled as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played most notably for the Cincinnati Reds, contributing to the team's success in the 1990 World Series. Commanded attention with exceptional skills on the mound, earning accolades throughout a notable career. Exhibited remarkable performance during the 1990 postseason, which solidified a reputation as a key player during critical games. Retired from professional baseball after a series of impactful seasons.
Won the 1990 World Series with the Cincinnati Reds
Received the World Series Most Valuable Player Award in 1990
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