Rafael Carmona (October 2, 1972 – August 2, 2021) was a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He played for them from 1995-1999 with his best season being 1996. He appeared in 53 games, mostly relief, and went 8–3 with a 4.28 ERA and 62 strikeouts. On November 30, 1997, Carmona was in a car accident in Puerto Rico. He broke two bones in his right arm.[1] The injury largely ended his career.[citation needed]

Rafael Carmona
Pitcher
Born: (1972-10-02)October 2, 1972
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Died: (2021-08-02)August 2, 2021 (aged 48)
Comerio, Puerto Rico
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 18, 1995, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
June 12, 1999, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
Win–loss record11–7
Earned run average4.94
Strikeouts96
Teams

Carmona died on August 2, 2021, aged 48.

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  1. ^ "Carmona suffers borken right arm in car accident".
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