Francisco Cordero (born May 11, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds. Cordero, whose nickname is "Coco", has filled the closer role for the Reds, after leaving the interdivision rival Brewers. Cordero throws a hard fastball—capable of reaching the upper 90s, and also has an excellent slider that he can throw for strikes early in the count, and which he uses as his outpitch. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,816 × 2,112 pixels, file size: 2. ... In baseball, a closer is a relief pitcher who specializes in closing games, i. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... In Major League Baseball, a win (denoted W) is generally credited to the pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when they last took the lead. ... Trevor Hoffman, a closer for the San Diego Padres, is currently the leader on the all-time save list. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... For the typographical mode indicating deleted text, see Strikethrough. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Motor City Kitties, The Bengals, The Tigs, The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999... The following are the baseball events of the year 1999 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Other nicknames True Blue Brew Crew, The Brew Crew, The Crew, Beermakers Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970–2000) Sick... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... The following are the baseball events of the year 2008 throughout the world. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Santo Domingo, population 2,061,200 (2003), is the capital of the Dominican Republic. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... Mariano Rivera is the closing pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Other nicknames True Blue Brew Crew, The Brew Crew, The Crew, Beermakers Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970–2000) Sick... For the American band of the same name, see Fastball (band). ... A common grip of a slider a pitcher uses In baseball, a slider is a pitch halfway between a curveball and a fastball. ...

High school

He attended Colegio Luz Arroyo Hondo High School in the Dominican Republic.

Baseball career

Texas Rangers

He was acquired after the 1999 season from the Detroit Tigers in a multi-player deal for Juan González. Cordero was the last player from that trade to play with the Rangers. Coco had his most dominant year in 2004, making the AL All-Star team, but he blew some crucial saves late in September of that year to keep the Rangers from advancing to the playoffs. After blowing a team record five saves in April 2006, Cordero was removed from the closer role and replaced with Akinori Otsuka, before being traded to the Brewers at the trading deadline. This article is about the year. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Motor City Kitties, The Bengals, The Tigs, The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Akinori Otsuka(大塚晶則 Otsuka Akinori) is a Japanese baseball player. ...

Milwaukee Brewers

He was acquired on July 28, 2006 from the Texas Rangers with Kevin Mench, Laynce Nix, and Minor Leaguer Julian Cordero (no relation) for Carlos Lee and Nelson Cruz. In 28 games with Milwaukee after the trade, he won three games, saved 16 games, and struck out 30 in 26.2 innings of work with an ERA of 1.69. His final 2006 stats were career highs of 10 wins, 84 strikeouts, 3.70 ERA, 22 saves (one of his career highs), and 75.1 innings of work between Texas and Milwaukee in 77 games (a career high). The Brewers exercised the club option on Cordero on October 6, 2006 to keep him as their closer in 2007. is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Kevin Ford Mench (born January 7, 1978 in Wilmington, Delaware) is a Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Laynce Michael Nix (born October 30, 1980 in Houston, Texas) is a Major League Baseball outfielder known for his spectacular outfield catches. ... Julian Cordero (b. ... Carlos Noriel Lee (born June 20, 1976 in Aguadulce, Panama) is a left fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Houston Astros. ... Nelson Cruz (born July 1, 1980 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is an outfielder in the Texas Rangers organization. ... is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On May 4, 2007 Cordero was selected as the winner of “DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award” for April, 2007. This officially-sanctioned Major League Baseball (MLB) award recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher during each month of the regular season. is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

In 2007 he was successful on his first 22 save attempts before, on June 9, Cordero blew his first save of the season against his former team, the Texas Rangers. June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ...

Cordero was selected to play in the 2007 All-Star Game in San Fransisco. An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their respective sports league. ... This article is about the city in California. ...

On September 25, 2007, Cordero was named as one of 10 finalist for the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award." Cordero opted out of his contract and is now a free agent. After mulling offers from the Brewers and Astros, he signed with the Reds. Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine...

Reports about going to the Cincinnati Reds

According to reports Cordero has reached a 4 year $46 million dollar contract with the Cincinnati Reds. It is said that in his home in the Dominican Republic that he hinted that the Reds offered him a deal. Reds General Manager Wayne Krivsky has not officially announced that Cordero has been signed. It is rumored that he will be closer, with either David Weathers or Jared Burton as the setup man. Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... Wayne Krivsky (born July 28, 1954 in Niagara Falls, New York), is currently the general manager of Major League Baseballs Cincinnati Reds franchise, a position he accepted on February 8, 2006. ... John David Dave Weathers (born September 25, 1969 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee) is a major league pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. ... Jared Burton (born June 2, 1981 in Westminster, South Carolina) is a professional right-handed relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. ...

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See also

• List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders

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External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference