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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