Brett Anderson

Professional baseball pitcher, 2009 All-Star

Brett Anderson - Professional baseball pitcher, 2009 All-Star
Born

February 1st, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a professional baseball pitcher with notable service in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 2009 with the Oakland Athletics. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2009, showcasing remarkable skills on the mound. Over the course of the career, contributed to various teams including the Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Blue Jays. Known for battling injuries while maintaining a competitive presence in the game.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2009

Debuted with the Oakland Athletics in 2009

Played for the Chicago Cubs in 2016

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