Brandon Workman

Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox

Brandon Workman - Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
Born

August 13th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher, played for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. Made his MLB debut in 2013 and became known for his contributions during the team's 2013 World Series championship run. Workman established himself as a reliable pitcher, often utilized in crucial situations for the team's pitching staff. He played a significant role in the 2018 season as well, contributing to the team's success in securing another World Series title. After his tenure with the Red Sox, Workman also played for other MLB teams.

Winning the 2013 World Series with the Boston Red Sox

Appearing in multiple postseason games

Securing a key role in the 2018 World Series championship

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