Bartolo Colón

Baseball pitcher, 2005 All-Star Game

Bartolo Colón - Baseball pitcher, 2005 All-Star Game
Born

May 24th, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Dominican-American baseball player played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2018. Achieved a successful career as a starting pitcher, recognized for his significant contributions to various teams. Helped lead the Los Angeles Angels to the postseason and recorded a notable 200 wins during his career. Colón earned accolades for his performance, including participation in the All-Star Game in 2005. His pitching style and longevity in the sport made him a favorite among fans.

Selected to the 2005 All-Star Game

Recorded 240 career wins

Won the 2005 American League Cy Young Award

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