Andy Pettitte

Baseball pitcher, five-time World Series champion

Andy Pettitte - Baseball pitcher, five-time World Series champion
Born

June 15th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent baseball pitcher, played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball primarily for the New York Yankees. Achieved significant accomplishments as a left-handed starter, contributing to multiple championship teams. Retired with a total of 256 regular season wins and a notable postseason record. Regarded for strong performances in World Series games and resilience on the mound, especially in high-pressure situations.

Won five World Series titles with the New York Yankees

Selected as an All-Star three times

Recorded 2,446 strikeouts in MLB career

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