Aaron Sanchez

Professional baseball pitcher

Aaron Sanchez - Professional baseball pitcher
Born

July 1st, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A career in Major League Baseball featured significant achievements on the mound. Made his debut in 2014 with the Toronto Blue Jays and established himself as a reliable starter. In 2016, achieved a personal best with a 3.00 earned run average and 18 wins, contributing to the Blue Jays' playoff run. Also played for the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants. Known for a powerful fastball and effective changeup, has been recognized for performance and competitiveness during games.

Debuted in 2014 with the Toronto Blue Jays

Achieved 18 wins with a 3.00 ERA in 2016

Played for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants

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