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Antonio Osuna is one of the famous Baseball Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 12 in the year 1973. Antonio Osuna is a proud citizen of Mexico.
Right-handed relief pitcher who played in the majors from 1995-2005 for several teams, beginning his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Antonio Osuna continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
Popular As: | Antonio Osuna |
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First Name: | Antonio |
Last Name: | Osuna |
Gender: | Male |
Birthday: | April 12 |
Birth Year: | 1973 |
Age: | 50-years |
Career
He attended school at Secondaria Federale in Sinaloa, Mexico.
He posted a sparkling 2.19 ERA for the Dodgers in 1997.
Family
His nephew Roberto Osuna signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011. Unorthodox forkball specialist Hideo Nomo was his teammate on the Dodgers.
Antonio Osuna Timeline
1991
Nicknamed "El Cañón" (The Cannon) in his native Mexico, Osuna signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1991, and made his major league debut with them in 1995, appearing in 39 games for them that year.
1995
Going into 1995, he had been the Dodgers #2 prospect and #15 overall as rated by Baseball America.
1997
Osuna's pitch repertoire (by 1997) included a four-seam fastball, a curveball, and a changeup.
2001
On March 17, 2001, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox with minor leaguer Carlos Ortega for Gary Majewski and minor leaguers Andre Simpson and Orlando Rodriguez.
2002
In the 2002 season, Osuna appeared in 59 games with a 3.86 ERA.
2003
On January 15, 2003, he was traded to the New York Yankees with minor leaguer Delvis Lantigua for Orlando Hernández.
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