Jose Mesa
Career Overview

Players Baseball Jose Mesa

José Mesa, a right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic, had a lengthy career in Major League Baseball (MLB) that spanned two decades. Known for his powerful fastball and his role as a closer, Mesa's journey in professional baseball began when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an amateur free agent in 1981. However, it wasn't until

José Mesa, a right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic, had a lengthy career in Major League Baseball (MLB) that spanned two decades. Known for his powerful fastball and his role as a closer, Mesa's journey in professional baseball began when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an amateur free agent in 1981. However, it wasn't until

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1987-2007

Win-Loss

80–109

ERA

4.36

Saves

321

#21 All-Time

WHIP

1.472

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Skills Scorecard

Control

C+

Velocity

B

Stamina

D-

Command

D+

Range

C

Fielding

C

Career Timeline

1987-1992

Baltimore Orioles (AL)

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1992-1998

Cleveland Indians (AL)

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1998

San Francisco Giants (NL)

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1999-2000

Seattle Mariners (AL)

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2001-2003

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

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2004-2005

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

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2006

Colorado Rockies (NL)

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2007

Detroit Tigers (AL)

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2007

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

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Personal Profile

Born May 22nd, 1966

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 3" 170 lbs

Position RP

Uniform #s 51 · 52 · 49 · 33 · 47 · 94 · 50 · 40

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