Pedro Borbón
Baseball player, Cincinnati Reds reliever
Born
1946
80 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A Dominican-American baseball player gained recognition as a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1970s and early 1980s. Contributed to the team's success in the 1975 and 1976 seasons as the Reds won back-to-back World Series titles. After his tenure with the Reds, played for several teams including the St. Louis Cardinals and the California Angels. Known for a strong fastball and durability on the mound, appeared in over 400 games throughout a 14-year career in the major leagues.
Played a key role in the Cincinnati Reds' 1975 World Series win
Played a key role in the Cincinnati Reds' 1976 World Series win
Appeared in over 400 MLB games
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