Miguel Lahera

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Miguel Lahera Betancourt

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 4", Weight 203 lb.

Born January 24, 1985

Miguel Lahera has pitched in the Cuban Serie Nacional and for the Cuban national team, including in the Olympics.

Lahera was unimpressive in his first three seasons, with a 6.60 ERA and 3-8 record. He made significant strides at age 21/22 in the 2006-2007 Serie Nacional, going 4-5 with a 3.28 ERA for La Habana. He was better for La Habana in 2007-2008, with a 6-3, 2.72 record and 55 strikeouts in 56 1/3 IP. Given his progress, he was added to the Cuban roster for the 2008 Haarlem Baseball Week. In that event, he allowed 5 hits in 3 innings but only one run and saved one win. Lahera was then a late addition to the Cuban team for the 2008 Olympics, replacing Yuniesky Maya in the bullpen.

In the Olympics, Lahera was Cuba's least-used hurler, allowing one hit, two walks and one run in three innings while striking out two in two games.