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2 unusual facts about Jesse Orosco


Jesse Orosco

Coincidentally, Jerry Koosman, whom the Mets had traded to Minnesota in the deal that brought Orosco to New York, was on the mound for the final out of the 1969 World Series—to date, the only other Fall Classic the Mets have won.

Left-handed specialist

Jesse Orosco became a left-handed specialist late in his 24-season career and retired at age 46.



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