Brandon Webb
Professional baseball player and pitcher
Born
May 9th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, achieved prominence as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Played primarily for the Arizona Diamondbacks and enjoyed significant success during career tenure. After winning the National League Cy Young Award in 2006, represented the United States in international competition. Contributed to the team’s success in the playoffs as a key player.
Won the National League Cy Young Award in 2006
Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Selected as an All-Star in 2007
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