Rick Aguilera

Baseball player and coach with Minnesota Twins

Rick Aguilera - Baseball player and coach with Minnesota Twins
Born

December 31st, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Accomplished in baseball as a player and coach. Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 to 2002. Teams included the Minnesota Twins, with whom achieved significant success. Contributed to the Twins' World Series championship in 1991. Transitioned to a coaching role after retirement, sharing expertise with upcoming players in the sport.

Played for the Minnesota Twins during the 1991 World Series

Recorded over 300 career saves in MLB

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