Alberto Reyes was a professional baseball player who played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. Reyes was born on April 10, 1971, in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. He began his professional baseball career in 1991 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Reyes spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 1997. He played for the Dodgers for two seasons before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 1999. Reyes played for the Orioles for two seasons before being traded to the New York Mets in 2001.
Reyes played for the Mets for two seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003. He played for the Cardinals for two seasons and was a member of the team that won the 2004 National League Championship Series. Reyes then played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2005 before returning to the Cardinals in 2006.
Reyes played his final season in MLB in 2008 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He finished his MLB career with a record of 23-15, an ERA of 4.12, and 10 saves in 301 games.
Throughout his career, Reyes was known for his fastball and slider pitches. He was also known for his ability to pitch in high-pressure situations, making him a valuable asset to his teams.
After retiring from baseball, Reyes worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the Cardinals and as a special assistant to the general manager for the Phillies.
Overall, Alberto Reyes had a successful career as a relief pitcher in MLB. He played for several teams and was known for his ability to pitch in high-pressure situations. Reyes retired from baseball in 2008 and went on to work as a pitching coach and scout for several teams.
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