Elmer Dessens
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Elmer Dessens
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut June 24, 1996
- Born January 13, 1971 in Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico
[edit] Biographical Information
Elmer Dessens has played 11 seasons in the majors (through 2007), as well as in Mexico and in Japan.
Born in Mexico, Dessens was signed as a non-drafted free agent in 1993. By 1996 he was up to AAA and came to the majors for 15 games.
In 1999 he pitched for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan and also for Hermosillo in the Mexican Pacific League.
He blossomed in 2000, going 11-5 for the Cincinnati Reds, and in 2002 had a 3.03 ERA for the Reds, good for sixth in the league.
2001-03 were his only years primarily as a starter.
Through 2007, Dessens has pitched for seven major league teams. 140 of his 356 major league games have been starts.
