Esteban Loaiza

Esteban Antonio Loaiza (born December 31, 1971 in Tijuana, Mexico) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who plays for the Washington Nationals. Previously, Loaiza played with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995-98), Texas Rangers (1998-2000), Toronto Blue Jays (2000-02), Chicago White Sox (2003-04) and New York Yankees (2004). He bats and throws right-handed.

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December 31 - 1971 - Tijuana, Mexico - Major League Baseball - Starting pitcher - Washington Nationals - Pittsburgh Pirates - Texas Rangers - Toronto Blue Jays - Chicago White Sox - New York Yankees

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Loaiza enjoyed a career-season in 2003, leading the American League pitchers in strikeouts (207), and was second in wins (21) and strikeouts per nine innings (8.23); third in ERA (2.90), and sixth in innings pitched (226.3). Considered for the Cy Young Award, Loaiza finished second behind Roy Halladay, and over Pedro Martinez and Tim Hudson.

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American League - Strikeouts - Win - Strikeouts per nine innings - ERA - Innings pitched - Cy Young Award - Roy Halladay - Pedro Martinez - Tim Hudson

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In a 10-year career, Loaiza has compiled a 100-89 record with 1082 strikeouts and a 4.70 ERA in 1663 innings. He was an All-Star selection both in 2003 and 2004.

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