11 Facts About Hector Rondon

1.

Hector Luis Rondon was born on February 26,1988 and is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher.

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2.

Hector Rondon played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Arizona Diamondbacks.

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3.

Hector Rondon signed as an international free agent with the Cleveland Indians on August 3,2004.

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4.

Hector Rondon had Tommy John surgery in 2010, and fractured his elbow in 2011.

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5.

Hector Rondon was selected by the Chicago Cubs from the Indians in the 2012 Rule 5 Draft.

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6.

Hector Rondon made the Cubs' 2013 Opening Day roster and made his major league debut on April 3.

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7.

Hector Rondon earned two saves in the 2015 National League Division Series against the St Louis Cardinals, including a save in the series-clinching game 4.

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8.

Hector Rondon was non-tendered and became a free agent on December 1,2017.

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9.

On February 2,2021, Hector Rondon signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization and was invited to spring training.

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10.

On March 25,2021, Hector Rondon requested and was granted his release by the Phillies.

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11.

Hector Rondon relies primarily on his four-seam fastball, slider, and mixing in a sinker.

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