Rafael Miranda Fernandes (born April 23, 1986) is a Brazilian professional

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(NPB) for the

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Career

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

Fernandes signed with the

in 2009. He made his NPB debut on August 6, 2011. In 10 NPB games, from 2011 to 2012, Fernandes pitched to a 1–0 record and 8.31 ERA with 4 strikeouts. He became a free agent after the 2013 season.

Canberra Cavalry

Fernandes signed with the

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of the

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for the 2015/2016 season. He recorded a 2–3 record and 5.61 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 13 games.

Ibaraki Astro Planets

On April 17, 2021, Fernandes signed with the Ibaraki Astro Planets of the

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International career

He represented

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at the

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and

2013 World Baseball Classic The 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was an international professional baseball competition, held from March 2 to 19, 2013. This was the third iteration of the WBC, following the two previous tournaments, held in 2006 and 2009. Unlike the tw ...

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1986 births Living people Brazilian expatriate baseball players in Japan Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Baseball players from São Paulo Tokyo Yakult Swallows players 2003 Baseball World Cup players 2005 Baseball World Cup players 2013 World Baseball Classic players Brazilian expatriate baseball players in Australia Canberra Cavalry players {{baseball-bio-stub