I have 32 cards of Pedro Astacio. This one is from 2000 Metal.
Playing career: Pedro Astacio pitched fifteen seasons in the
major leagues, mostly for the Dodgers and Rockies, winning 129 games. He led
the NL in earned runs allowed in 1998, twice led the league in hit batsmen, and
led in home runs allowed on three different occasions.
My memories: I remembered him as a Dodger. I was surprised
that he actually won more games for Colorado than LA. I was even more surprised
he pitched for six other teams and as late as 2006. Who remembers that he
pitched for the famous 2004 Red Sox?
Interesting facts: Arrested for domestic violence after
punching his wife in the face in 2009. Later plead guilty but was allowed to
change his plea to “no contest” to avoid deportation.
Where he is now: Anyone know where Pedro Astacio is now?
Google Autocomplete results: He is second when you type
Pedro As, between Pedro Aspe, a Mexican economist, and Pedro Ast, a tennis
player for the University of Miami. There do not appear to be any other
prominent Pedro Astacios.
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