Edward Jose Mujica is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher.
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21 Facts About Edward Mujica
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Edward Mujica quickly became one of the top pitching prospects in the Cleveland organization.
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Edward Mujica began his career as a starter with San Felipe, Burlington and Lake County in 2002,2003, and 2004.
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Edward Mujica became a full-time reliever in 2005, and dominated the Carolina League as the closer with the Kinston Indians, earning a 2.
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Edward Mujica began 2006 in Akron, where he recorded eight saves without surrendering an earned run, 17 strikeouts, and nine walks in 19 innings before getting promoted to Triple-A Buffalo.
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Edward Mujica made his major league debut with Cleveland on June 21,2006.
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Edward Mujica was awarded the win in the first ever regular season game at Citi Field against the New York Mets on April 13,2009.
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On June 30,2012, Edward Mujica was placed on the 15-day disabled list after a line drive from opponent Placido Polanco struck the fifth toe on his right foot; X-rays confirmed a fractured toe.
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On July 31,2012, Edward Mujica was traded to the St Louis Cardinals for minor league third baseman Zack Cox.
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Edward Mujica was used primarily in the 7th inning of games for the team.
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In 2013, when the Cardinals closer Jason Motte was injured and set-up man Mitchell Boggs lost his effectiveness, Edward Mujica became the new closer and began collecting saves in his new role.
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On July 14,2013, it was confirmed that Edward Mujica would replace fellow Cardinal Adam Wainwright in the 2013 All Star Game, who had pitched two nights before against the Chicago Cubs.
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Edward Mujica became a free agent after the 2013 World Series on October 31,2013.
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On December 17,2015, Edward Mujica signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, receiving an invitation to spring training.
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Edward Mujica was released on March 29,2016 and re-signed a day later.
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On July 15,2016, Edward Mujica signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
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On January 10,2017, Edward Mujica signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers that included an invitation to spring training.
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On January 31,2018, Edward Mujica signed a minor league contract to return to the St Louis Cardinals.
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Edward Mujica spent the 2019 season with the Leones de Yucatan of the Mexican Baseball League and he became a free agent after the season.
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Edward Mujica has a two-seam fastball in the same velocity range as his four-seamer, and a slider in the low 80s.
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