Juan Pizarro
Puerto Rican baseball player, All-Star.
Born
February 7th, 1937
88 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1972. Primarily played for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. Notable for outstanding performances on the mound, including being selected for the All-Star Game in 1963. Contributed to the success of several teams, showcasing skill in pitching and providing valuable innings.
Selected as an All-Star in 1963
Played for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers
Achieved a 3.38 career ERA
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