Luis Vizcaino

    • Full name: Luis Vizcaino Arias
    • Born: August 6, 1974
    • Birthplace: Bani, Dominican Republic
    • Height: 5'11"
    • Weight: 210 lbs
    • Bats: Right
    • Throws: Right
    • Made MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics,
    • 2005: Played in the 2005 World Series
    • Second cousin is Jose Vizcaino
  • Luis Vizcaino is a player in Major League Baseball. He is currently a right-handed reliever for the Chicago Cubs.

    On December 30, 2008, news agencies reported that the Colorado Rockies were close to finalizing a deal to acquire Luis Vizcaino from the Colorado Rockies for starter Jason Marquis. The Cubs acquired Vizcaino on January 7, 2009. In 2008, Vizcaino went 1-2 with a 5.28 earned run average.MLB.com: Marquis deal would add depth to Rox (December 30, 2008)

  • Brief Bio

    A native of the Domincan Republic, Vizcaino originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1994. After five years as a minor league prospect in the Athletics farm system, Vizcaino made his major league debut on July 23, 1999. Vizcaino played for the Athletics, Brewers, White Sox, Diamondbacks, and the Yankees, before joining the Rockies.MLB.com: Luis Vizcaino

  • Transaction History

    • March 24, 2002: Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jesus Pena.
    • December 13, 2004: Traded with Travis Hinton and Scott Podsednik to the Chicago White Sox for Carlos Lee.

  • Strengths

    Vizcaino is a hard thrower, and is equally effective against lefties and righties[1].
  • Weaknesses

    Vizcaino is prone to surrender home runs[1].

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