Boone Logan
Baseball pitcher, Colorado Rockies
Born
August 13th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily with the Colorado Rockies. Started his MLB career in 2006 after being drafted by the New York Yankees. Contributed to various teams over his career, showcasing pitching skills in both starting and relief roles. Recorded notable statistics throughout his tenure in the league.
Pitched for the Colorado Rockies
Played for the New York Yankees
Appeared in over 400 MLB games
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