Braulio Lara facts for kids

Braulio Armando Lara (born December 20, 1988 – died April 20, 2019) was a professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. He was a talented pitcher who played for teams in several countries. Braulio played in the United States, South Korea, and Mexico.

He was born in a city called Baní, which is in the Peravia Province of the Dominican Republic. Braulio Lara sadly passed away at the age of 30 due to a car accident in Baní on April 20, 2019.

Braulio Lara: A Baseball Player

Braulio Lara was known for his skills as a pitcher. A pitcher is a player who throws the baseball from the mound to the catcher, trying to get batters out. His career took him to different parts of the world.

Playing in the United States

In the United States, Braulio Lara signed with a few well-known baseball teams. He was part of the organizations for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Miami Marlins, and the Washington Nationals. When a player is "signed to" a team, it means they have joined that team's system, often starting in their minor league teams.

International Baseball Career

Braulio also played baseball outside of the United States. In 2016, he played for the SK Wyverns team in South Korea. This team is part of the KBO League, which is South Korea's top professional baseball league.

Later in his career, Braulio played for teams in Mexico. He joined the Sultanes de Monterrey and the Generales de Durango. These teams are part of the professional baseball league in Mexico.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

See also

You can find more information about Braulio Lara for kids in Spanish here: Braulio Lara para niños