Eduardo Villacis

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Eduardo Enrique Villacis (born August 29, 1979 in Caracas, Venezuela), is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who is currently a free agent. Previously, he played with the Kansas City Royals (2004).

Villacis debuted on May 1, 2004. Called up by the Royals from Double-A Wichita, he made one start against the Yankees, allowing five runs and six hits through 3.1 innings. Two days later, he was sent back to Wichita. On May 26, the Chicago White Sox claimed Villacis off waivers from Kansas City and optioned him to Double-A Birmingham.

Villacis has a 29-17 record with a 3.58 ERA in 145 career minor league games (49 starts). In one major league appearance, he has a 0-1 record with a 13.50 ERA.

Villacis recently played for the Atlantic City Surf of the Independent League.

[edit] See also

• Players from Venezuela in MLB

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