Miguel González
Mexican baseball pitcher

Born
May 27th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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A professional baseball pitcher, contributed to teams in Major League Baseball. Played for the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Had a successful career characterized by significant achievements on the mound.
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Played for the Baltimore Orioles
Participated in Major League Baseball since 2012
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