Yorman Bazardo

Venezuelan baseball player.

Yorman Bazardo - Venezuelan baseball player.
Born

July 11th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Born in Venezuela, a professional baseball player specialized as a pitcher. Played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds. Debuted in the MLB in 2003 and participated in various levels of professional baseball, showcasing skills on the mound. Contributed to the pitching staff of teams in the minor leagues after MLB tenures, continuing a career in the sport despite various challenges and transitions.

Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2003

Played for the Detroit Tigers

Played for the Cincinnati Reds

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