Miguel Batista is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over 18 seasons. He was born on February 19, 1971, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Batista began his professional baseball career in 1988 when he signed with the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent. He made his MLB debut with the Expos in 1992 and played for them until 1999.
During his career, Batista played for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, and New York Mets. He was known for his versatility as a pitcher, as he could pitch as a starter or a reliever. Batista was also known for his durability, as he pitched in over 600 games during his career.
One of Batista's most notable achievements was winning the World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001. He played a crucial role in the Diamondbacks' championship run, as he pitched in three games during the World Series and earned a win in Game 5.
Batista was also known for his off-the-field interests, as he was a published author and musician. He wrote several books, including a collection of short stories and a novel, and released several albums as a musician.
In addition to his baseball career, Batista was also involved in philanthropic work. He founded the Batista Foundation, which aimed to provide educational opportunities for underprivileged children in the Dominican Republic.
Batista retired from baseball in 2015 and has since worked as a broadcaster and analyst for MLB Network. He remains involved in philanthropic work and continues to pursue his interests in writing and music.
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