Jose Contreras
Career Overview

Players Baseball Jose Contreras

José Contreras, a Cuban-born pitcher, made a name for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) with his powerful arm and competitive spirit. Before arriving in the United States, Contreras had already established a reputation in international baseball, particularly with the Cuban national team. His journey to MLB began with a high-profile defection from Cuba, which eventually led him

José Contreras, a Cuban-born pitcher, made a name for himself in Major League Baseball (MLB) with his powerful arm and competitive spirit. Before arriving in the United States, Contreras had already established a reputation in international baseball, particularly with the Cuban national team. His journey to MLB began with a high-profile defection from Cuba, which eventually led him

Career Pitching Stats

NL 2003-2013

Win-Loss

78–67

ERA

4.57

Strikeouts

889

WHIP

1.367

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Skills Scorecard

Control

B+

Velocity

B+

Stamina

C-

Command

C+

Range

B+

Fielding

D-

Career Timeline

2003-2004

New York Yankees (AL)

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2004-2009

Chicago White Sox (AL)

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2009

Colorado Rockies (NL)

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2010-2012

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

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2013

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

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Personal Profile

Born Dec 6th, 1971

Age 52 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 4" 255 lbs

Position SP · RP

Uniform #s 52 · 54

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