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Adalberto Méndez
Adalberto Méndez (born February 22, 1982) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He made his Major League Baseball debut for the Florida Marlins in 2010. Career Florida Marlins Mendez was chosen by the Marlins from the Chicago Cubs in the Double-A phase of the 2007 Rule 5 draft. He was called up to the major leagues for the first time on September 4, 2010. Mendez became a free agent after the 2011 season. Guerreros de Oaxaca On June 9, 2012, Mendez signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on July 26, 2012. Piratas de Campeche On May 18, 2013, Mendez signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on May 23, 2013. Vaqueros Laguna On May 31, 2013, Mendez signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican Baseball League The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country. The league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("Pitch (baseball), pitches") the Baseball (ball), baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of out (baseball), retiring a batter (baseball), batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a base on balls, walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the pitcher is assigned the number 1. The pitcher is often considered the most important player on the defensive side of the game, and as such is situated at the right end of the defensive spectrum. There are many different types of pitchers, such as the starting pitcher, relief pitcher, middle reliever, left-handed specialist, lefty specialist, setup man, and the closing pitcher, closer. Traditionally, the pitcher also bats. Starting in 1973 with the American League and spreading to further leagues throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the hitting duties of the pitcher have generally been given over t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |