Elmer Dessens is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on January 13, 1971, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Dessens began his professional baseball career in 1992 when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent.
Dessens made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1996 and played for them until 1998. He then played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1999 to 2000, followed by the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2000 to 2003. Dessens was a part of the Diamondbacks team that won the World Series in 2001.
After his stint with the Diamondbacks, Dessens played for several other MLB teams, including the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies, and New York Mets. He also played for the Mexican League team, Yaquis de Obregon, during the 2008-2009 season.
Throughout his career, Dessens was primarily used as a relief pitcher, but he also made several starts. He had a career record of 52-65 with an ERA of 4.53 and 618 strikeouts in 1,057 innings pitched. Dessens was known for his ability to throw a variety of pitches, including a fastball, curveball, slider, and changeup.
Dessens retired from professional baseball in 2012 at the age of 41. After his retirement, he returned to his hometown of Hermosillo, where he became a pitching coach for the Naranjeros de Hermosillo, a Mexican Pacific League team. In 2018, Dessens was named the pitching coach for the Mexican national baseball team.
Overall, Elmer Dessens had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for several MLB teams and winning a World Series championship with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was known for his versatility as a pitcher and his ability to throw a variety of pitches. After his retirement, Dessens continued to be involved in baseball as a coach for both professional and national teams.
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