Andy Sonnanstine

Baseball pitcher and World Series champion

Andy Sonnanstine - Baseball pitcher and World Series champion
Born

March 18th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Sonnanstine played professional baseball as a pitcher. Debuted in Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007. Contributed to the team's victory in the 2008 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Appeared in 93 games during his MLB career, achieving an earned run average of 4.99.

Winning the 2008 World Series

Playing for the Tampa Bay Rays

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