Aaron Nola
Professional baseball pitcher for Phillies
Born
June 4th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher from the United States, accumulated significant accomplishments in Major League Baseball. Made debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015, quickly establishing a reputation as a top starting pitcher. Achieved multiple seasons with over 200 strikeouts and earned All-Star selections. Contributed to the Phillies' postseason appearances as a key player in their rotation.
Selected as an All-Star in 2018 and 2022
Led the National League in strikeouts in 2018
Pitched in the 2022 MLB playoffs
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