Nestor Cortes

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Nestor Cortes born?December 10, 1994
2. Where was Nestor Cortes born?Miami, Florida
3. What is the MLB debut?2018 with the Baltimore Orioles
4. What is the teams played for?Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres
5. Who is Nestor Cortes?He is a Cuban-American baseball pitcher who plays in Major League Baseball. He is known for his fast arm and clever pitching tricks.
6. Why is he called "Nasty Nestor"?The nickname comes from his surprising and tricky pitches that make it hard for batters to hit. It shows how he can change the ball’s movement.

Rule 5 Draft: A process allowing teams to select players from other organizations who are not on their 40-man roster.
Starting Rotation: The designated group of pitchers who are scheduled to start games for a team in sequence.
Deceptive Delivery: A pitching motion designed to hide the ball and mislead the batter about the type and location of the pitch.
MLB Transactions: The movement of players between teams through trades, waivers, or free agency.