Pedro Feliciano is a former professional baseball player who played as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on August 25, 1976, in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Feliciano began his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1995, playing for the GCL Mets. He spent several years in the minors, playing for various teams, before making his MLB debut in 2002 with the New York Mets.
Feliciano played for the Mets for eight seasons, from 2002 to 2010. During his time with the team, he was known for his consistency and durability, appearing in over 70 games in each of his last four seasons with the team. He was also effective against left-handed batters, holding them to a .214 batting average over his career.
In 2011, Feliciano signed with the New York Yankees as a free agent. However, he missed the entire season due to a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery. He attempted to make a comeback with the Yankees in 2012, but was limited to just eight appearances due to further shoulder issues.
After his time with the Yankees, Feliciano signed minor league contracts with the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets, but did not make it back to the majors. He retired from professional baseball in 2015.
Overall, Feliciano had a solid career as a left-handed specialist in the bullpen. He appeared in 619 games over his career, posting a 3.33 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. He was particularly effective against left-handed batters, holding them to a .214 batting average and .276 slugging percentage. Despite his success, Feliciano's career was ultimately cut short by injuries.
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