Antonio Alfonseca

Antonio Alfonseca (born March 16, 1972 in La Romana, Dominican Republic) is a right-handed pitcher in the Florida Marlins (1997-2001, 2005-present). Alfonseca has also played with the Chicago Cubs (2002-2003), and the Atlanta Braves (2004).

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March 16 - 1972 - La Romana - Dominican Republic - Pitcher - Florida Marlins - Chicago Cubs - Atlanta Braves

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Alfonseca was signed by the Montreal Expos as a non-drafted free agent in July 1989.

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He has six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, a condition known as polydactyly; his extra small fingers next to his pinky have no influence on his pitching, as they don't touch the ball. This is a trait he inherited from his father. Several family members have this trait, and they regard it with pride, as a kind of family emblem.

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