Andres Berumen (born April 5, 1971) is a Mexican former

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. He played parts of two seasons in

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for the

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Career

Berumen was drafted 27th overall by the

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. San Diego Padres acquired him from the

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, with José Martínez and

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, for

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and

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on June 24, 1993. On April 27, 1995, Berumen made his major league debut, becoming the first

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native to reach the majors. On May 15, 1995, Berumen picked up his only save at the major league level. He pitched a perfect 9th inning to hold down a 7-5 Padres victory over the Cardinals.

Personal life

Born in

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, Berumen moved to the

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area at the age of 12.

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1971 births Living people Appleton Foxes players Baseball City Royals players Baseball players from Baja California Baseball players from Los Angeles Broncos de Reynosa players Gulf Coast Royals players High Desert Mavericks players Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Mexico Mexican emigrants to the United States Mexican League baseball pitchers Sportspeople from Tijuana Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players San Diego Padres players Sultanes de Monterrey players Tacoma Rainiers players Wichita Wranglers players {{Mexico-baseball-pitcher-stub