[1] Born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, Velázquez joined the Milwaukee Brewers of the American League during the 1973 midseason.

He posted a 2–2 record and saved two games in his brief majors stint.

He also pitched eight Minor league seasons from 1969 through 1976, going 46–48 with a 2.69 earned run average in 301 appearances.

[2] Velázquez died in his hometown of Loiza at the age of 51.

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