Pedro Strop

Pedro Strop, Dominican baseball player

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Born: June 13, 1985
Age in 2026: 41
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Birth year: 1985

About Pedro Strop

Pedro Ángel Strop (born June 13, 1985) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs. == Career == === Colorado Rockies === Strop originally signed as an international free agent with the Colorado Rockies in 2002. He was a position player in the minor leagues from 2002 to 2005, primarily playing shortstop. Strop moved from shortstop to pitching in 2006 due to posting poor hitting numbers. The Rockies released him on September 19, 2008. === Texas Rangers === Strop signed with the Texas Rangers as a free agent on September 23, 2008. On August 28, 2009, he made his MLB debut and struck out his first batter, future Hall of Famer Joe Mauer. Strop appeared in seven games in 2009, pitching seven innings. He gave up six hits, six runs, and four walks and had an ERA of 7.71.

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Career and life highlights

In 37 appearances with the Cubs to finish 2013, Strop had a 2–2 record and a 2.83 ERA.
Overall in 2013, combined with both teams, Strop made 66 total appearances with a 2–5 record and a 4.55 ERA.
In 2014, Strop made 65 appearances with a 2–4 record and a 2.21 ERA.
In 2015, Strop made 76 appearances with a 2–6 record, a 2.91 ERA, and 81 strikeouts.

Pedro Strop timeline

2013In 37 appearances with the Cubs to finish 2013, Strop had a 2–2 record and a 2.83 ERA.
2013Overall in 2013, combined with both teams, Strop made 66 total appearances with a 2–5 record and a 4.55 ERA.
2014In 2014, Strop made 65 appearances with a 2–4 record and a 2.21 ERA.
2015In 2015, Strop made 76 appearances with a 2–6 record, a 2.91 ERA, and 81 strikeouts.

The world when Pedro Strop was born

Pedro Strop was born in 1985. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1985

#1 song"We Are the World" – USA for Africa
Top movieOut of Africa
Top TV showThe Cosby Show
Best-selling bookThe Handmaid's Tale – Margaret Atwood

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMichael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
Top headlineLive Aid concert raises awareness for African famine
Technology milestoneNintendo NES released in the US
Defining fadNintendo NES
Notable inventionNintendo Entertainment System (NES) launches in US
World population4.85 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
Sports championKansas City Royals (World Series)
Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
U.S. population237.9M

1985 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Pedro Strop's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1985	2026
Gas	$1.12	$3.45/gal
Average home	$75,500	$435,000
Average income	$27,735	$67,500
Minimum wage	$3.35	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$3.55	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.22	$0.73
Population	237.9M	341 million

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