Julio DePaula
Baseball pitcher with MLB experience
Born
December 31st, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2005 with the Minnesota Twins. Played in the MLB until 2006. Contributed to teams in the minor leagues along with a brief stint in independent leagues. Primarily served as a starting pitcher, showcasing skills in various levels of professional baseball.
Debuted with the Minnesota Twins in 2005
Played in MLB until 2006
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