Brad Penny
Baseball pitcher; All-Star player
Born
May 24th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Penny played as a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball. He debuted in 2000 and played for several teams, including the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants. In 2006, he was selected as an All-Star, highlighting a peak in performance during his career. He achieved a significant milestone with the Los Angeles Dodgers, contributing to the team's success during the 2008 season. Penny's playing style was characterized by a powerful fastball and effective pitching strategies.
Selected as an All-Star in 2006
Named NL Pitcher of the Month in June 2006
Played for the Florida Marlins in 2003 World Series
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