Aaron Cook
American baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born
February 8th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball pitcher, primarily for the Colorado Rockies. Contributed to the team's success during the 2007 season, which culminated in a trip to the World Series. Demonstrated consistent performance during his career, known for effective ground ball pitching and durability on the mound.
Won the 2007 National League pennant with the Colorado Rockies
Pitched for multiple MLB teams including the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox
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