Brandon Kintzler

Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs

Brandon Kintzler - Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
Born

August 1st, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, and Chicago Cubs. Made his MLB debut in 2016 and became known for his reliable performances in relief pitching roles. Achieved a significant milestone by recording 60+ saves over his career and contributed to team success, particularly during playoff stretches.

Recorded 60+ career saves

Played in the MLB for multiple teams

Part of the Minnesota Twins organization

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