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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