Pedro Borbón

Baseball player, Cincinnati Reds reliever

Pedro Borbón - Baseball player, Cincinnati Reds reliever
Born

1946
79 years ago

Died

June 4th, 2012
12 years ago — 66 years old

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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