Ricky Bones was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on April 7, 1969, in Salinas, Puerto Rico, and began his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1986.
Bones made his MLB debut in 1991 with the San Diego Padres, but he only played in two games before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. He spent the next five seasons with the Brewers, where he established himself as a reliable starting pitcher. In 1994, he had his best season, finishing with a 3.27 earned run average (ERA) and a 10-9 record.
In 1996, Bones was traded to the New York Yankees, where he played for two seasons. He was primarily used as a relief pitcher during his time with the Yankees, and he helped them win the World Series in 1996. Bones then played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles before returning to the Brewers in 2000.
Bones retired from baseball in 2001 after playing for the Florida Marlins. He finished his career with a 90-109 record, a 4.85 ERA, and 1,007 strikeouts in 1,670 innings pitched.
After retiring from playing, Bones became a coach and instructor. He worked as a pitching coach for the New York Mets from 2012 to 2017 and then for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2018 to 2019. In 2020, he was named the pitching coach for the Trenton Thunder, a minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Overall, Bones had a solid career as a pitcher in the MLB, and he was known for his durability and consistency on the mound. He was also a valuable member of the teams he played for, helping the Yankees win a World Series and contributing to the success of the Brewers during his two stints with the team.
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