Rheal Cormier
Rheal Cormier bio
Birthdate: April 23, 1967
Birthplace: Moncton, N.B.
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 190 lbs
Position: Pitcher
Olympic Outlook:
- Medal Contenders
Career Highlights:
- 2006 World Baseball Classic, 9th
- 1991-2007, Relief pitcher in the major leagues, playing for St. Louis, Boston, Montreal, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati
- 1988 Olympics, 7th
Noteworthy:
- 16 years in Major League Baseball, posting a career earned-run-average of 4.03
- In 1991, he became the first French-Canadian to win a National League game in 20 years with his victory over New York
- Won first-ever game at Philadelphia's brand-new Citizens Bank Park in 2004
- His best season was in 2003, when he posted a 1.70 ERA in 65 appearances
- Has been in the playoffs twice, in 1995 and 1999, both with Boston