Román Colón
Dominican baseball player, MLB pitcher
Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2007. Colón appeared in games for the New York Mets, Florida Marlins, and Kansas City Royals. His career included a notable performance in 2005 with the New York Mets, contributing to the team's bullpen. Following his MLB career, he played in several international leagues, including stints in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.
Played for New York Mets in MLB
Appeared in games for Florida Marlins
Played for Kansas City Royals
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