Juan Pizarro

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Juan Ramon Pizarro Cordova

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 11", Weight 190 lb.

• Debut May 4, 1957
• Final Game September 26, 1974
• Born February 7, 1937 in Santurce, P.R.

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[edit] Biographical Information

Juan Pizarro was a hard-throwing lefthander who came up with the Milwaukee Braves in 1957 and had some outstanding years for the Chicago White Sox of the early 1960's. He bounced around with several other major league teams, including the Chicago Cubs, before finishing his big league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1974. He continued to pitch in the Mexican League.

• His nickname is "Terín".
• 1997 Pitching coach Rockford Cubbies

Juan played for the Caguas Creoles and the Santurce Crabbers in the Puerto Rico Winter Baseball League.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 1956 MVP South Atlantic League Jacksonville Braves
• 2-time AL All-Star (1963 & 1964)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1963 & 1964)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1962-1964)
• Won a World Series with the Milwaukee Braves in 1957

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