Pete Harnisch
Baseball player and coach with the Mets
Born
September 23rd, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A former professional baseball player and coach, he played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2001. Major teams included the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles. He made significant contributions on the mound, particularly noted for his time with the Mets, where his performance helped the team during competitive seasons. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, sharing his expertise with younger players in various organizations.
Played as a pitcher for the New York Mets
Coached at different levels of baseball
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