Hansel Izquierdo is a retired Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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 pitcher

Pitcher

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. He played during one season at the major league level for the Florida Marlins

Florida Marlins

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. He was drafted by the Marlins in the 7th round of the amateur draft. Izquierdo played his first professional season with their Rookie league GCL Marlns in , and split his last season between the Pittsburgh Pirates

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' Double-A (Altoona Curve

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) and Triple-A (Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Indians

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) clubs in . Today is active in Mexican winter baseball pitching for the Mayos de Navojoa

Mayos de Navojoa

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