Berumen was drafted 27th overall by the Kansas City Royals in 1989. San Diego Padres acquired him from the Florida Marlins, with José Martínez and Trevor Hoffman, for Gary Sheffield and Rich Rodriguez on June 24, 1993. On April 27, 1995, Berumen made his major league debut, becoming the first Tijuana native to reach the majors.
On May 15, 1995, Berumen picked up his only save at the major league level. He pitched a perfect 9th inning to hold down a 7-5 Padres victory over the Cardinals.
Born in Tijuana, Berumen moved to the Los Angeles area at the age of 12.

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