Giovanni Carrara is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on March 4, 1968, in Guarenas, Venezuela, and began his professional baseball career in 1988 when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent.
Carrara spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1995. He played for the Pirates for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997. He played for the White Sox for one season before being traded again, this time to the Seattle Mariners.
Carrara played for the Mariners for two seasons before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 2000. He played for the Padres for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002. Carrara spent the majority of his MLB career with the Dodgers, playing for them from 2002 to 2006.
Throughout his career, Carrara was primarily used as a relief pitcher, although he did make some starts. He was known for his ability to pitch effectively in a variety of situations, including long relief, short relief, and as a setup man. Carrara was also known for his durability, as he pitched in over 500 games during his MLB career.
Carrara's best season came in 2003 when he posted a 2.04 earned run average (ERA) in 66.2 innings pitched. He also recorded 60 strikeouts and 17 walks that season. Carrara was a key member of the Dodgers bullpen during their playoff run in 2004, as he pitched in six games and allowed only one run in 6.1 innings pitched.
After the 2006 season, Carrara became a free agent and signed with the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese Central League. He played for the Giants for one season before retiring from professional baseball.
Overall, Carrara had a successful MLB career, posting a 3.96 ERA in 558.2 innings pitched. He recorded 383 strikeouts and 166 walks during his career. Carrara was known for his consistency and reliability, and he was a valuable member of every team he played for.
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