Jose Rijo

Baseball Player

Birthday May 13, 1965

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Dominican Republic

Age 59 years old

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About

All-Star pitcher who won two games and earned the MVP award at the 1990 World Series, helping lead the Cincinnati Reds to a sweep of the Oakland Athletics.

Before Fame

He starred in the minor-league Florida State League at the age of 17.

Trivia

He was hampered by arm injuries throughout his career.

Family Life

He married and divorced the daughter of former San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal.

Associated With

He helped Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin win his only World Series title in 1990.