Angel Guzman

Angel Guzman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1981, who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2009. He made his debut on April 26, 2006, showcasing his talents primarily with the Chicago Cubs. Throughout his career, Guzman appeared in a total of 47 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 3-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82. He recorded 143 strikeouts and achieved one save, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute in high-leverage situations. Known for his versatility on the mound, Guzman was a right-handed pitcher who combined a powerful fastball with a sharp breaking ball, making him a formidable opponent for hitters during his career. Guzman’s time in the league coincided with a period of significant change in baseball, as teams increasingly relied on specialized relief pitchers and the importance of strikeouts became more pronounced. While his career was relatively brief, Guzman's contributions to the game during the mid-2000s era reflected the evolving strategies of pitching and player usage in Major League Baseball.