Rhéal Cormier
Baseball player, World Series participant
Born
April 23rd, 1967
58 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Cormier played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos. Debuting in 1991, accumulated career statistics included a win-loss record of 49-52 and an earned run average of 4.54. Participated in the 1993 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies and contributed to the team's postseason run.
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Played for the Montreal Expos
Participated in the 1993 World Series
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