Jose Contreras is a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. A native of Cuba, Contreras originally signed with the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 2003. After a couple of years as a minor league pitching prospect in the Yankees farm system, Contreras made his major league debut on March 31, 2003. The following season, the Yankees traded him to the White Sox, for Esteban Loaiza. In 2006 Contreras made his first All-Star Team.
Strengths
Contreras throws and impressive fastball, which he compliments with an excellent splitter.[1]
Weaknesses
Contreras sometimes struggles with his command, leading him to loose the strike zone.[1]
Jose Contreras Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago White Sox
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 245
- Rookie Year: 2003
Jose Contreras Timeline
1971: Born on December 6
2003: Debuts with New York Yankees
2004: Traded to the Chicago White Sox
2005: World Series Champion
References
Fast Facts
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Born
December 6, 1971
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Birth Place
San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
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Fact:
2005 World Series Champion
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Fact:
Defected from Cuba
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Nicknames
"The Count" and "El Titan de Bronze"
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Practices
