José Valverde
Dominican baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born
March 24th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball pitcher, excelled in Major League Baseball. Played for multiple teams, primarily the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Earned the nickname 'Papa Grande' and became known for a dominant fastball and a distinctive pitching style. Achieved success as a closer, participating in the All-Star Game and leading the league in saves in 2011. Contributed significantly to the Tigers' bullpen during playoff runs. Played in international competitions, representing the Dominican Republic.
Selected to the MLB All-Star Game in 2009
Led MLB in saves in 2011 with the Detroit Tigers
Contributed to the Detroit Tigers' 2012 AL Pennant victory
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