J.C. Romero

J.C. Romero is a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1997, Romero played for the Angels and Red Sox before joining the Phillies as a free agent in 2007.

1. Birthdate: June 4, 1976
2. Birth Place: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
3. Uniform Number: 16
4. Position: Relief Pitcher
5. Bats: Switch
6. Throws: Left
7. Alma mater: University of Mobile
8. Played volleyball in high school
9. Traded to the Angels for Alexi Casilla in 2005

Romero was suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games to start the 2009 season after testing positive for a banned substance. Romero is calling the suspension unfair, stating that the substance he took was not on the banned list and was purchased over the counter at a nutrition store. An arbitrator ruled against Romero and accused him of negligence. Romero will lose $1.25 million in salary during his suspension.FOX Sports: Key Phils reliever Romero suspended 50 games (January 6, 2009)

• Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia Phillies
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 203lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1999