Minnie Rojas
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| Minnie Rojas | ||
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| Pitcher | ||
| Born: November 26, 1933 Remidios, Cuba |
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| Died: March 23, 2002 (aged 68) Los Angeles, California |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| May 30, 1966 for the California Angels |
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| Final game | ||
| July 24, 1968 for the California Angels |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Pitching record | 23-16 | |
| Earned run average | 3.00 | |
| Saves | 43 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
Minervino Alejandro Landin (Minnie) Rojas (November 26, 1933 - March 24, 2002) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels from 1966 through 1968. Rojas batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Remedios, Villa Clara, Cuba.
Over his career, which lasted three seasons, Rojas posted a 23-16 record with a 3.00 ERA and 43 saves in 157 games pitched.
In 1967, Rojas led the American League with 27 saves, setting also an Angels franchise record that was broken in 1985 by Donnie Moore, who collected 31 saves. His major league career was abruptly ended after the 1968 season when he was paralyzed in an automobile accident. The accident killed his two daughters, but his wife and son survived.
Rojas died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 68.
