Omar Daal

Omar Jos? Daal (born February 23, 1972 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1993 through 2002, he has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1993-95, 2002), Montreal Expos (1996-97), Toronto Blue Jays (1997), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-2000), Philadelphia Phillies (2000-01) and Baltimore Orioles (2003). He bats and throws left handed.

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Daal is a two-career pitcher who began as a reliever for the Dodgers, Expos and Blue Jays between 1993 and 1997, and then turned as a starter with the Diamondbacks in 1998. He was sent to the Phillies in the 2000 midseason and returned to Los Angeles in 2002. Before the 2003 season, he signed a two-year contract with Baltimore.

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Daal throws a deceptive fastball that rarely exceeds 85 MPH, a good changeup, and a decent curveball. When he has both control and command of his pitches, he can be difficult to hit.

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After undergoing arthroscopic surgery in his left shoulder in early 2004, Daal was out for the rest of the season. As of June 2005, Daal's whereabouts are unknown and he is not pitching in organized baseball.

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In an 11-season career, Daal has compiled a record of 68-78 record with 806 strikeouts and a 4.55 ERA in 1198.2 innings pitched.

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