José DeLeón's Death

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
José DeLeón, a former MLB pitcher, has passed away at the age of 63 after battling unspecified health issues. He played 13 seasons in the big leagues across five teams.

Key Points

  • José DeLeón played high school baseball in New Jersey before making his MLB debut in 1983 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • He finished his career with 1,594 strikeouts in 415 career appearances.
  • DeLeón spent the last three seasons of his career as a reliever.

Pros

  • José DeLeón had a successful career in MLB, playing for five different teams over 13 seasons.
  • He led the National League in strikeouts in 1989.
  • DeLeón was known for his versatility on the field.

Cons

  • José DeLeón passed away at the age of 63 after battling unspecified health issues.