Pedro Báez
Dominican baseball player; MLB pitcher
Born
March 11th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball pitcher, this individual played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros. Debuting in 2014, this player contributed to multiple successful seasons, culminating in a World Series Championship with the Dodgers in 2020. Known for a powerful fastball and solid performance in relief roles, this player established a reputation for reliability on the mound throughout his career.
Contributed to the 2020 World Series Championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Played for the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers
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