Raisel Iglesias

Cuban baseball player and relief pitcher

Raisel Iglesias - Cuban baseball player and relief pitcher
Born

January 4th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cuba

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A professional baseball player from Cuba, primarily played as a relief pitcher. Made significant contributions in Major League Baseball (MLB), particularly with the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels. Established a reputation as a reliable closer and showcased striking abilities on the mound, accumulating impressive career statistics.

Played for the Cincinnati Reds from 2014 to 2018

Pitched for the Los Angeles Angels starting in 2021

Achieved over 100 career saves in MLB

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