List of players from Mexico in Major League Baseball
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This is an alphabetical list of 111 baseball
players
from Mexico
who played Major League Baseball
between and .
Professional baseball
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from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
who played Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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between and .
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- Andre EthierAndre EthierAndre Everett Ethier , is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers.In 2009, Ethier hit six walk off hits , which was the most by any player in the Major Leagues since 1974. His four walk-off home runs tied the Major League record for most in a season...
- Juan AcevedoJuan AcevedoJuan Carlos Acevedo is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He attended Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville, Illinois....
- Alfredo AcevesAlfredo AcevesAlfredo Aceves Martínez is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. He uses a fastball, which can reach the mid 90s, a curveball, a changeup, and a cut fastball. He is known for his control and his ability to throw any pitch in any count...
- Cy AcostaCy AcostaCecilio "Cy" Acosta Miranda is a retired starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played four seasons for the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies....
- Mel AlmadaMel AlmadaBaldomero "Mel" Almada was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox , Washington Senators , St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn Dodgers...
- Gabe AlvarezGabe AlvarezGabriel de Jesus Alvarez was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for two teams, the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres . The 6'1, 205 lb right-hander went to USC and made his Major League debut on June 22, 1998, going 1-4.He was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in...
- Tavo AlvarezTavo AlvarezCésar Octavio "Tavo" Álvarez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level, pitching for the Montreal Expos....
- Victor AlvarezVíctor AlvarezVíctor Aurelio Álvarez is a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Rojos del Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League...
- Rubén AmaroRubén Amaro, Sr.Rubén Amaro, Sr. was a shortstop and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through .son of a cuban Santos Amaro and a mexicanJosefina Mora....
- Héctor AmbrizHéctor AmbrizHéctor Ambriz is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cleveland Indians organization.Ambriz attended Valencia High School in Placentia, California and the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played for the UCLA Bruins...
- Alfredo AmézagaAlfredo AmezagaAlfredo Amézaga Delgado is a Major League Baseball utility player for the Florida Marlins organization. In his career he has played 265 games in the outfield , 115 games at shortstop, 71 games at third base, 60 games at second base and 6 games at first base...
- Beto AvilaBobby AvilaRoberto Francisco Ávila González to Maria Gonzalez and Jorge Avila, was a Major League Baseball second baseman and right-handed batter who played for the Cleveland Indians , Baltimore Orioles , Boston Red Sox , Milwaukee Braves and Tigres del México...
- Luis AyalaLuis AyalaLuis Ignacio Ayala is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He is 6' 2" and weighs 190 lbs. and bats and throws right-handed.-Mexican League:...
- Javier Adame
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- Rod BarajasRod BarajasRodrigo Richard Barajas is a Mexican American professional baseball catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He came up to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks in...
- Salomé BarojasSalomé BarojasSalomé Barojas Romero is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Philadelphia Phillies from to ....
- Germán BarrancaGerman BarrancaGermán Barranca Costales was a Major League Baseball player. He was born on October 19, 1956 in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico and played second base. He was listed at 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. He made his major league debut on September 2, 1979 for the Kansas City Royals. He played 5...
- Francisco BarriosFrancisco BarriosFrancisco Javier Barrios was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox . Barrios batted and threw right-handed...
- Rigo BeltránRigo BeltránRigoberto Beltrán is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who is currently the pitching coach for the Single-A Dayton Dragons in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He attended high school in San Diego. and is an alumnus of the University of Wyoming.Drafted by the St...
- Andres BerumenAndres BerumenAndres Berumen is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball in 1995-96 for the San Diego Padres....
- Carlos BeltránCarlos BeltránCarlos Iván Beltrán is a Major League Baseball outfielder.-Early life:In his youth, Beltrán excelled in many sports, with volleyball and baseball being his favorites. At his father's urging, he gave up volleyball to concentrate on baseball when he was seventeen...
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- Jorge CampilloJorge CampilloJorge "Popeye" Campillo Hidalgo is a right-handed pitcher for the Tigres de Quintana Roo organization who has played on two Major League Baseball teams....
- Jorge CantúJorge CantúJorge Luís Cantú Guzmán is an American professional baseball first baseman.Cantú bats and throws right-handed. He was born in McAllen, Texas, went to Sharyland High School, but was raised and makes his home in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.-Tampa Bay Devil Rays:Cantú was spotted by a scout while...
- Matías CarrilloMatías CarrilloMatías Carrillo García is a former Major League Baseball player and currently manager for the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican Pacific League. He played in 1991 for the Milwaukee Brewers and was member of the Florida Marlins in 1993 and 1994 seasons.-External links:* Mexican Pacific League...
- Vinny CastillaVinny CastillaVinicio "Vinny" Castilla Soria is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who played his best years with the Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves...
- Juan CastroJuan CastroJuan Gabriel Castro is a former Mexican professional baseball infielder. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies, during his career...
- Francisco CórdovaFrancisco CordovaFrancisco Córdova is a former Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from - and who is currently playing in the Mexican Triple-A League for the Petroleros de Minatitlán.-Career:On January 18, 1996, Córdova was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as...
- David CortésDavid CortésDavid Cárdenas Cortés is a Mexican retired professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , and Colorado Rockies ....
- Humberto CotaHumberto CotaHumberto Cota is a Mexican professional baseball catcher who is currently a free agent...
- Luis CruzLuis CruzLuis Alfonso Cruz is a Mexican professional baseball shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right handed. He is 6 foot 1 and 180 pounds.-Boston Red Sox:...
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- Jorge de la RosaJorge de la RosaJorge Alberto de la Rosa Gonzalez is a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.-Minor leagues:...
- Miguel del ToroMiguel del ToroMiguel Alfonso Del Toro was born on June 22, 1972 in Mexico. Del Toro pitched for the Giants during the and seasons.-Career:Miguel del Toro was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization through the majority of the '90s. However, beyond one brief spring training appearance, he remained in...
- Elmer DessensElmer DessensElmer Dessens Jusaino [deh-SENZ] is a Mexican professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.-Personal life:...
- German DuranGermán DuránGermán Durán is a Major League Baseball third baseman in the Houston Astros organization.-Early life:...
- Erubiel DurazoErubiel DurazoErubiel Durazo Cárdenas is a Mexican baseball player. Durazo played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Oakland Athletics in Major League Baseball.-Major league career:...
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- Yovani GallardoYovani GallardoYovani Gallardo is a Mexican-American right-handed starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was selected in the second round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft out of Trimble Technical High School in Fort Worth, Texas....
- Jaime GarcíaJaime Garcia (baseball)Jaime Omar García is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.-Early life:Jaime García was born on July 8, 1986 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico as the second of three children to civil engineer Jaime García, Sr. and Gloria Rodríguez Flores. García was raised between the border of...
- Karim GarcíaKarim GarcíaGustavo Karim García Aguayo is an outfielder with the Hanhwa Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization. García bats and throws left-handed, and has been nicknamed "The Latino Bambino."-Early years:...
- Luis GarcíaLuis García (outfielder)Luis Carlos García is a former Major League Baseball player who played with the Baltimore Orioles in .-External links:...
- Chico GarcíaChico GarciaVinicio "Chico" García Uzcanga was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Baltimore Orioles in the 1954 season. Listed at 5' 8", 170 lb., García batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico...
- Daniel GaribayDaniel GaribayDaniel Garibay is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in ; he played for the Chicago Cubs. Garibay was 27 when he made his MLB debut for the Cubs. He pitched as both a starter and relief pitcher. He compiled a 6.03 ERA in 74.2 IP.-External links:...
- Matt GarzaMatt GarzaMatthew Scott Garza is a United States professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Amateur career:He attended Washington Union High School and Fresno State.-Minnesota Twins:...
- Benji GilBenji GilRomar Benjamin Gil Aguilar is a former Major League Baseball utility player.Gil made his Major League Baseball debut with the Texas Rangers on April 5, 1993...
- Gerónimo GilGerónimo GilGerónimo Gil is a Major League Baseball first baseman and catcher who currently plays in the Triple-A Mexican League for the Mexico City Red Devils. He bats and throws right-handed.-Playing career:...
- Chile GómezChile GómezJosé Luis Gómez Gonzales [Chile] was an utility infielder in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Senators . Listed at 5' 10",165 lb., Gómez batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico...
- Luis Gómez
- Lefty GomezLefty GómezVernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez was an American left-handed major league pitcher who played in the American League for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942. Considered one of the great pitchers of the day, Gomez was a seven-time All-Star and a five-time World Series Champion with the Yankees...
- Adrian GonzalezAdrián GonzálezAdrian Gonzalez is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.Gonzalez was the first overall pick in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Florida Marlins. He was traded to the Texas Rangers, and later to the San Diego Padres, where he...
- Edgar GonzalezEdgar González (baseball)Édgar Gerardo González Elizondo is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher who is currently in the Oakland Athletics organization....
- Bob Greenwood
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- Jerry Hairston Jr
- Scott HairstonScott HairstonScott Alexander Hairston is an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Hairston bats and throws right-handed.-High school years:...
- Dan HarenDan HarenDaniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
- Rudy HernándezRudy Hernández (shortstop)Rodolfo Hernández Acosta is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in eight games for the Chicago White Sox in 1972. he 5'9", 150 lb. rookie was acquired from the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League in July 1972 and made his major league debut on September 6 of that same...
- Bobby HerreraBobby HerreraProcopio Herrera "Bobby" Rodriguez was a Mexican Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in .-External links:...
- Ted Higuera
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- Maximino LeónMax LeonMaximino León Molino is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Atlanta Braves...
- Esteban LoaizaEsteban LoaizaEsteban Antonio Loaiza Veyna [lo-EYE-sa] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher...
- Arturo LopezArturo LópezJavier Arturo López is a Mexican-American professional baseball pitcher. He is currently in the New York Mets organization.López made his minor league debut in in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization...
- Aurelio LópezAurelio LópezAurelio Alejandro López was a Mexican relief pitcher. Over the course of an eleven year Major League career , he acquired the nickname "Señor Smoke" in Detroit due to his Mexican heritage and his overpowering fastball, which had been measured as high as 93 mph.-Early career:Born in Tecamachalco,...
- Carlos LópezCarlos López (baseball)Carlos Antonio Morales López is a retired professional baseball player. López spent seven seasons in professional baseball, including three seasons in Major League Baseball with the California Angels , Seattle Mariners , and the Baltimore Orioles...
- Rodrigo López
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- Ever MagallanesEver MagallanesEverardo "Ever" Magallanes Espinoza is a former major league baseball player and all-star minor league player...
- Isidro MárquezIsidro MarquezIsidro Márquez Espinoza is a Major League Baseball pitcher. He currently plays for the Petroleros de Minatitlán in the Mexican League....
- Luis MendozaLuis Mendoza (baseball)Luis Alonso Mendoza Rodríguez is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization.-Baseball career:...
- Mario MendozaMario MendozaMario Mendoza Aizpuru is a former Major League Baseball infielder. Mendoza, a lifetime 0.215 hitter, is best known as the threshold for batting aptitude, with the "Mendoza Line", meaning a batting average of .200....
- Sid MongeSid MongeIsidro "Sid" Monge Pedroza is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher with a ten-year career from 1975 to 1984...
- Felipe MontemayorFelipe MontemayorFelipe Montemayor was an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. He was nicknamed "Clipper".He made his major league debut on April 14, 1953....
- Andrés MoraAndrés MoraAndrés Mora Ibarra , is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians. He continued to play professionally in Mexico until , and ranks 3rd all time in home runs in Mexican League history...
- Angel MorenoAngel MorenoAngel Veneroso Moreno is a former professional baseball player who played two seasons for the California Angels of Major League Baseball.-References:...
- Noe MunozNoe MunozNoe Muñoz is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played in two games for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1995 season. Muñoz has had an extensive career in the Mexican League, playing for the Saraperos de Saltillo in he still playing. He also Mexican national team in the 2008 Americas...
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- Vicente PalaciosVicente PalaciosVicente Palacios Díaz is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates , St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres ....
- José Peña
- Ramiro PeñaRamiro PeñaRamiro Peña Gauna is a Major League Baseball utility infielder for the New York Yankees.-Baseball career:Peña was signed by the Yankees out of the Mexican League in 2005....
- Oliver PérezOliver PérezÓliver Pérez Martínez is a left-handed pitcher currently in the Washington Nationals organization.-San Diego Padres:...
- Tony PerezchicaTony PerezchicaAntonio Llamas "Tony" Perezchica , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played infielder from -. He is currently the minor league fielding coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-San Francisco Giants:...
- Horacio PiñaHoracio PiñaHoracio Piña García [pee'-nyah] is a former relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between and . Piña also played professionally in Mexico for several years...
- Miguel PuenteMiguel PuenteMigel Antonio Puente Aguilar is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. The right-hander was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1968 season, and he played for the Giants in 1970.-Career:Puente's major league career lasted for about four weeks, starting...
- Alfonso PulidoAlfonso PulidoAlfonso Pulido Manzo is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Pulido played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1983-1984 and with the New York Yankees in 1986, appearing in 12 career games with a 1-1 record.Before signing with Major League Baseball,...
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- Roberto RamírezRoberto RamírezRoberto Sanchez Ramírez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher currently pitching for the Diablos Rojos del México in the Mexican League. He played two seasons in the majors, pitching in 21 games for the San Diego Padres in 1998 and 34 games for the Colorado Rockies in 1999. He joined the...
- Dennys ReyesDennys ReyesDennys Reyes is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He has played for ten teams since his major league career began in . Reyes throws left-handed and is considered a lefty specialist. He stands 6'3" and weighs 250 pounds. His nickname is "The Big Sweat."...
- Armando ReynosoArmando ReynosoArmando Martin Reynoso Gutierrez is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.During a 12-year baseball career, Reynoso compiled 68 wins, 554 strikeouts, and a 4.74 earned run average...
- Ricardo RincónRicardo RincónRicardo Rincón Espinoza was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.Rincón was a left-handed specialist who spent nearly his entire career as a middle reliever and setup pitcher. In his 10-year career, Rincón never started a game and only accumulated 21 saves...
- Luis RiveraLuis Rivera (pitcher)Luis Rivera Gutierrez is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He is 6'3" tall and weighes 163 pounds....
- Oscar RoblesOscar RoblesOscar Manuel Robles Arenas is a Major League Baseball infielder. He currently plays for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League....
- Sergio RoblesSergio RoblesSergio Robles Valenzuela was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played in 16 games over three seasons for the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers. In his native México he is known as Kaliman.-External links:...
- Aurelio RodríguezAurelio RodríguezAurelio Rodríguez Ituarte, Jr. , was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels , Washington Senators , Detroit Tigers , San Diego Padres , New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles...
- Carlos RodríguezCarlos Rodríguez (baseball)Carlos Rodríguez Márquez is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Yankees in 1991 and for the Boston Red Sox in 1994 and 1995....
- Francisco RodríguezFrancisco Rodríguez (baseball, born 1983)Francisco Rodríguez Murillo is a Mexican Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was signed undrafted by the Los Angeles Angels. In 2006, he won the California League Pitcher of the Week honors....
- Rosario RodríguezRosario RodriguezRosario Isabel Rodríguez Echavarria is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He debuted on September 1, 1989 with the Reds and against his future team, the Pirates...
- Enrique RomoEnrique RomoEnrique Romo Navarro is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates . Romo batted and threw right-handed...
- Sergio RomoSergio RomoSergio Francisco Romo is a American right-handed professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League baseball.-Early life:Romo was born in Brawley, California to Mexican immigrant parents...
- Vicente RomoVicente RomoVicente Romo Navarro , nicknamed "Huevo" , is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. From through , Romo played for the Cleveland Indians , Boston Red Sox , Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers...
- Jorge RubioJorge Rubio (baseball)Jorge Jesús Rubio Chávez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He played for the California Angels for seven games during the 1966 California Angels season and three games during the 1967 California Angels season.-External links:...
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- Fernando SalasFernando SalasNoel Fernando Salas is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.-Professional career:...
- Celerino SánchezCelerino SanchezCelerino Sánchez was a Major League baseball third baseman. He was known primarily as an excellent fielder....
- Freddy SandovalFreddy SandovalFreddy Carol Sandoval Herrera is a Major League Baseball third baseman. Sandoval played his collegiate baseball at the University of San Diego, and was part of two conference championship teams during his career there....
- Carlos Segovia
- José SilvaJosé Silva (baseball)José Leonel Silva is a right-handed pitcher. He currently plays for the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League...
- Walter SilvaWalter SilvaWalter Silva is a professional baseball pitcher, currently playing for the Sultanes de Monterrey in the Mexican League. He pitched part of for the San Diego Padres.-Baseball career:...
- Marcelino SolisMarcelino SolisMarcelino Solis , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues in . He would play for the Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
- Joakim SoriaJoakim SoriaJoakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball...
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- Ismael ValdezIsmael ValdezIsmael Valdez Alvarez is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. His professional baseball career began at age 17 when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league organization. After a three year climb through the Dodgers farm system, Valdez made his major league debut at the age of 20...
- Mario ValdezMario ValdezMario Ayelar Valdez is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics. He also played one season in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes in 2004.Valdez was drafted by the White Sox in the 48th...
- Benny ValenzuelaBenny ValenzuelaBenjamin Beltrán Valenzuela is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who played for one season. He played in games for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1958 St. Louis Cardinals season. After retirement, he became a manager of the Alijadores de Tampico in the Mexican League.-External links:...
- Fernando ValenzuelaFernando ValenzuelaFernando Valenzuela Anguamea is a Mexican former left-handed pitcher, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers.In 1981, the 20-year-old Valenzuela took Los Angeles by storm, winning his first 8 decisions and leading the Dodgers to the World Championship...
- Guillermo VelasquezGuillermo Velasquez (baseball)Guillermo Burgara Velasquez is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who played part of two seasons for the San Diego Padres from –. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.-Playing career:Velasquez was signed by the Padres after the season from the Sultanes de...
- Óscar VillarrealÓscar VillarrealÓscar Eduardo Villarreal is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in the majors for the Arizona Diamondbacks , Atlanta Braves , and Houston Astros .-Arizona Diamondbacks:...