Sendy Rleal

Dominican baseball player, MLB pitcher

Sendy Rleal - Dominican baseball player, MLB pitcher
Born

June 21st, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, participating in games for multiple teams. His professional career spanned parts of several years, and he played for the Florida Marlins and the Houston Astros. Throughout the career in baseball, he made contributions to the teams he played for, showcasing talent in various games.

Played for the Florida Marlins

Played for the Houston Astros

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