Wily Mo Pena is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on January 23, 1982, in Laguna Salada, Dominican Republic. Pena began his professional baseball career in 1999 when he signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent.
Pena made his MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2002, where he played for four seasons. He was known for his powerful hitting and was often used as a designated hitter or pinch hitter. In 2004, he hit 26 home runs and had 66 RBIs, which were career-highs for him.
In 2006, Pena was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he played for one season. He hit five home runs and had 17 RBIs in 84 at-bats. However, he struggled with injuries and was eventually traded to the Washington Nationals in 2007.
Pena played for the Nationals for two seasons, where he hit 17 home runs and had 55 RBIs in 2007. However, he struggled with consistency and was eventually released by the team in 2008.
After his release, Pena played for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan. He played in Japan for two seasons, where he hit 32 home runs and had 97 RBIs in 2012.
Pena returned to the MLB in 2014, where he played for the Cincinnati Reds for one season. He hit two home runs and had eight RBIs in 18 games. However, he struggled with injuries and was eventually released by the team in 2015.
Overall, Pena played in the MLB for 11 seasons, where he hit 84 home runs and had 248 RBIs. He had a career batting average of .250 and a slugging percentage of .445. Pena was known for his powerful hitting, but he struggled with consistency and injuries throughout his career.
After retiring from baseball, Pena became a coach and mentor for young baseball players in the Dominican Republic. He also started a baseball academy to help young players develop their skills and reach their full potential.
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