Aníbal Sánchez
Venezuelan baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born
February 27th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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Sánchez played as a professional baseball pitcher primarily in Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in 2006 with the Florida Marlins and had stints with several teams, including the Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals. His career is marked by a significant achievement in 2019 when he helped the Nationals secure their first World Series title. Known for his effective pitching and ability to command games, Sánchez contributed to multiple playoff runs throughout his career. He announced his retirement from baseball in 2021 after a successful tenure in the league.
Pitched for the Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals
Won the World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019
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