Brandon Webb

Professional baseball player and pitcher

Brandon Webb - Professional baseball player and pitcher
Born

May 9th, 1979
45 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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