Pedro Báez
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Pedro Alberys Báez (born March 11, 1988) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. Signed as an international free agent in 2007, Báez made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2014, and, in 2020, was a member of the Dodgers' World Series championship club.
Pedro Báez | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1988-03-11) March 11, 1988 (age 36) Baní, Dominican Republic | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 5, 2014, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 19, 2022, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 21–15 |
Earned run average | 3.08 |
Strikeouts | 376 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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From Baní, Dominican Republic, the Dodgers originally signed Báez as a third baseman. He appeared in two All-Star Futures Games while receiving recognition by Baseball America as having the best infield arm and as the best defensive third baseman in the Dodgers' minor league system. Following the 2012 season, the club converted him to pitching. He appeared in six playoffs for Los Angeles.
After reaching free agency following the 2020 season, Báez signed with the Astros. In early 2022, he rejoined the Dodgers organization.