Ramiro Mendoza

Ramiro Mendoza
(El Brujo, The Witch Doctor)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 154 lb.

• Debut May 25, 1996
• Final Game September 1, 2005
• Born June 15, 1972 in Los Santos, Panama

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Biographical Information

Ramiro Mendoza pitched for Panama in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, starting against the Dominican national team. He tossed two scoreless innings against the potent lineup before allowing 5 runs in the 3rd and 4th, going on to take the loss. He helped Panama win Gold at the 2010 Central American Games, one of two ex-major leaguers n the staff (Davis Romero was the other). In spite of his advancing age and long retirement, he was back with Panama to assist the team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in November of 2012.

Notable Achievements

• Won five World Series with the New York Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999 & 2000; he did not play in the 1996 and 2000 World Series) and the Boston Red Sox (2004; he did not play in the World Series)

Related Sites

• Ramiro Mendoza at the SABR Bio Project