Andre Rienzo

Andre Rienzo was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2013 to 2015. Born in 1988, Rienzo made his debut with the Chicago White Sox, becoming the first Brazilian-born player to appear in a major league game. His career was marked by a unique journey, as he navigated the challenges of being an international player in the competitive landscape of MLB. Throughout his career, Rienzo recorded a win-loss record of 6-9 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.9 over his time in the majors. He accumulated 104 strikeouts but did not register any saves, primarily serving as a starter in the White Sox rotation. Despite facing the difficulties inherent in a brief MLB career, Rienzo's contributions helped pave the way for future Brazilian players in the league, highlighting the growing diversity in baseball during a time when teams were increasingly looking beyond traditional talent pools. His presence in the game represented not only personal achievement but also the expanding global reach of baseball.