Jesus Colome is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on March 23, 1977, in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. Colome began his professional baseball career in 1995 when he signed with the Oakland Athletics as an amateur free agent. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in 2001 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Colome played for the Devil Rays from 2001 to 2005, where he was primarily used as a relief pitcher. He had a career-best season in 2004, where he posted a 2.09 earned run average (ERA) in 56 appearances. In 2006, Colome was traded to the Washington Nationals, where he played for two seasons. He continued to be used as a relief pitcher and had a solid performance in 2007, where he posted a 3.24 ERA in 61 appearances.
After his stint with the Nationals, Colome played for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played in the Dominican Winter League and the Mexican Pacific League during the offseason. Colome's last MLB appearance was in 2010 with the Dodgers.
Throughout his career, Colome was known for his fastball, which could reach up to 98 miles per hour. He also had a slider and a changeup in his pitching arsenal. Colome was a reliable relief pitcher who could pitch in high-pressure situations and was often used as a setup man for the closer.
In total, Colome played in 383 MLB games, posting a 4.69 ERA and 21 saves. He had a career record of 16-23 and struck out 292 batters in 347 innings pitched. Colome's best season was in 2004, where he had a 2.09 ERA and 8 saves in 56 appearances.
After retiring from baseball, Colome returned to the Dominican Republic, where he became a coach and mentor for young baseball players. He also worked as a scout for the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants. Colome's legacy as a reliable relief pitcher and mentor to young players continues to inspire future generations of baseball players.
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