Francisco Cordova, born in Cerro Azul, Mexico, played 5 seasons (1996–2000) primarily as a pitcher, mostly with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He finished with a 42–47 record, a 3.96 ERA and 537 strikeouts, 18th among Mexican-born pitchers.
- Born
- April 26, 1972 · Cerro Azul, Mexico
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Teams
- Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitching
| Year | Team | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 4 | 7 | 4.09 | 59 | 6 | 12 | 99.0 | 95 | 20 |
| 1997 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 11 | 8 | 3.63 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 178.2 | 121 | 49 |
| 1998 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 13 | 14 | 3.31 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 220.1 | 157 | 69 |
| 1999 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 8 | 10 | 4.43 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 160.2 | 98 | 59 |
| 2000 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 6 | 8 | 5.21 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 95.0 | 66 | 38 |
| Career | 42 | 47 | 3.96 | 166 | 112 | 12 | 753.2 | 537 | 235 |