Felipe Lira (born April 26, 1976 in Miranda State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers (1995-97), Seattle Mariners (1997-98) and Montreal Expos (2000-01). He batted and threw right-handed.

In a six-year career, Lira compiled a 26-46 record with 348 strikeouts and a 5.32 ERA in 577 innings. As a batter with the Expos, he hit .211 (4-for-19) with two home runs.

Fact

• On September 6, 1996, Lira gave up Eddie Murray's 500th HR.

See also

• List of players from Venezuela in Major League Baseball

External link

• Career statistics at Baseball Reference