Carlos Quiñones Velázquez ��Carlín″(March 22, 1948 – March 16, 2000) was a

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. Listed at 5' 11", 180 lb., he batted and threw right handed. Born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, Velázquez joined the

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of the

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during the 1973 midseason. He posted a 2–2 record and saved two games in his brief majors stint. He also pitched eight

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seasons from 1969 through 1976, going 46–48 with a 2.69

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in 301 appearances.Baseball Reference – Minor league career
/ref> Velázquez died in his hometown of Loiza at the age of 51.

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