About Rafael Carmona

Rafael Carmona (October 2, 1972 – August 2, 2021) was a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He played for them from 1995-1999 with his best season being 1996. He appeared in 53 games, mostly relief, and went 8–3 with a 4.28 ERA and 62 strikeouts. On November 30, 1997, Carmona was in a car accident in Puerto Rico. He broke two bones in his right arm. The injury largely ended his career.

Carmona died on August 2, 2021, aged 48.