He was only 63. I was surprised to learn that. He was a native of La Vega.
https://thespun.com/more/mlb/former-nl-strikeouts-leader-reportedly-dead-at-63
https://thespun.com/more/mlb/former-nl-strikeouts-leader-reportedly-dead-at-63
A longtime Major League Baseball pitcher and NL strikeouts leader has reportedly died on Sunday.
Longtime MLB starting pitcher Jose DeLeon has reportedly died at 63 years old.
MLB insider Hector Gomez shared the tragic news on social media. DeLeon reportedly died following a battle with cancer.
"Former MLB pitcher José De León died at the age of 63 due to cancer. De León played 13 seasons in MLB (1983-2005): 86-119, 3.76 ERA, 1,594 SO in 1,897.1 IP, 1.26 WHIP. He led the National League in strikeouts in 1989 with 201. He played for the Pirates, White Sox, Cardinals, Phillies and Expos. Rest in peace," he tweeted on Sunday.
DeLeon played for the Pirates, White Sox, Cardinals, Phillies and Expos over the course of his career. He led the National League in strikeouts in 1989.
The longtime MLB starting pitcher had an 86–119 record in 415 appearances over the course of his career.