José Guzmán

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Jose Alberto Guzman Mirabel

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
• High School John F. Kennedy High School (Santa Isabel)
• Debut September 10, 1985
• Final Game May 23, 1994
• Born April 9, 1963 in Santa Isabel, P.R.

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Jose Guzman was signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers and scout Orlando Gomez in February 1981.

After a career plagued with shoulder injuries, Guzman made a comeback with the Fort Worth Cats in 2001 and went 5-2 with a 1.65 ERA. He returned to the Cats in 2002, and since 2003, he has been a Spanish language radio broadcaster for the Texas Rangers. In 2014, he attended spring training as a special instructor for the team.

Notable Achievements

• 1991 AL Comeback Player of the Year Award
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1992)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1987, 1988 & 1992)