Manny Parra
American baseball player and pitcher
Born
October 30th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher, started career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007. Played multiple seasons in Major League Baseball, contributing to various teams including the Cincinnati Reds and the Oakland Athletics. Achieved success with a notable role in the Brewers' bullpen during the 2008 season.
Made MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007
Played for the Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics
Contributed to the Brewers' playoff push in 2008
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