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    Jose Valverde

    JoseValverde

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      3/24/1978
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

    Career Stats

    • SV
      288
    • ERA
      3.27
    • K
      692
    • WHIP
      1.20
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      Valverde suspended for positive test in minors

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