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Ramiro Mendoza "El Brujo"
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Growing up in Panama, this player often had to spend the night at the ballpark because his family could not afford the daily bus fare to get him there.
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During his major-league debut in 1996, he set a record for Panamanian pitchers by striking out six batters, including Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez, in a single game.
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Known as 'El Brujo' or 'The Wizard,' this pitcher famously stood on the mound and watched in awe during a catch session when his teammate accidentally discovered the modern grip for a legendary cutter.
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Career Totals
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WAR
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W
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L
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ERA
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G
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GS
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SV
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IP
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SO
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WHIP
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11.7
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59
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40
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4.30
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342
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62
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16
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797.0
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463
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1.345
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Statistics via Baseball-Reference.com
The Original Clue
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