Jumbo Díaz
Dominican baseball player with MLB tenure

Born
February 27th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball pitcher, born in the Dominican Republic. Played in Major League Baseball for multiple teams, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Tampa Bay Rays. Primarily served as a relief pitcher, contributing to various game situations throughout his career. Díaz made a significant impact in the bullpen during his time in the league. His strong presence on the mound was characterized by his notable fastball and slider.
Pitched in MLB from 2014 to 2016
Played for the Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays
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