Bartolo Colon is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over two decades. He was born on May 24, 1973, in Altamira, Dominican Republic. Colon began his professional baseball career in 1993 when he signed with the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent.
Colon made his MLB debut in 1997 and quickly established himself as a reliable starting pitcher. He was known for his fastball, which he could throw at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. He also had a good slider and changeup, which made him a difficult pitcher to hit.
Colon played for several teams during his career, including the Cleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Minnesota Twins. He won the American League Cy Young Award in 2005 while playing for the Angels.
Colon was also known for his durability and longevity. He pitched in over 500 games during his career and won over 240 games. He was still playing in the MLB at the age of 45, making him one of the oldest active players in the league.
Despite his success on the field, Colon was not without controversy. In 2012, he was suspended for 50 games after testing positive for testosterone. He later apologized for his actions and returned to the field.
Colon retired from professional baseball in 2018, ending a career that spanned over two decades. He was known for his consistency, durability, and longevity, as well as his ability to throw a fastball that could still reach speeds of up to 90 miles per hour even in his later years. Colon will be remembered as one of the most successful and enduring pitchers in MLB history.
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