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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