Orlando Hernández

Cuban baseball pitcher, World Series champion

Orlando Hernández - Cuban baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born

October 11th, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

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A Cuban professional baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the New York Yankees. Debuted in MLB in 1998 and gained recognition for significant performances in postseason play. Achieved success as a member of the Yankees, contributing to the team's World Series victories in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Known for a distinctive pitching style, which included a unique delivery that baffled many batters. After leaving the Yankees, played for the Montreal Expos, and the Chicago White Sox, among other teams.

Won three World Series championships with the New York Yankees

Selected as an All-Star in 1999

Pitched in the 2000 World Series

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