#68

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Full Name:
 

Dellin Betances​

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Nicknames:

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"D. Dawg"

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Born:  
   

March 23, 1988 

New York City, New York
Neighborhood: Washington Heights.

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Family:  

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Father: Jaime 
Mother: Maria
Sister: Emeline
Brothers: Dioni and Anthony
Spouse: Janisa 

His parents immigrated from the Dominican Republic. 

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School:  

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Progress High School (Grand Street Campus), Brooklyn, New York
Mascot: Wolves
Coach: Melvin Martinez

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He still speaks with his high school coach often.

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Committed to Vanderbilt University but did not attend.

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Baseball Related:

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2006 - Drafted by the New York Yankees (254th overall).

 

2011 - September 22nd - Major League debut with the New York Yankees.

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2014 - Finished 3rd place in voting for the AL Rookie of the Year Award (lost to a 28 year old Jose Abreu).

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2017 - He pitched an immaculate inning.

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Extra:

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2017 - He hit James McCann with a pitch resulting in a bench clearing fight. He was ejected. 

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Sample Heckles:

 

Not available​

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Heckle him on twitter:

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@DBetances68