Jose Lima was born on September 30, 1972 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He was an actor, known for Amor e Dedinhos de Pé (1992), Arli$$ (1996) and Sunday Night Baseball (1990). He was married to Dorca Astacio and Melissa. He died on May 23, 2010 in Pasadena, California, USA.
Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1989.
Son, Jose Jr. (4 July 1998).
Pitcher with the Detroit Tigers (1994-1996; 2001[end]-2002), Houston Astros (1997-2001[start]), Kansas City Royals (2003; 2005), Los Angeles Dodgers (2004), and New York Mets (2006).
Made major league debut on 20 April 20 1994.
(February 14) Agrees to a minor league contract with the New
York Mets who invited him to Spring Training.