Brett Cecil

Professional baseball pitcher, All-Star

Brett Cecil - Professional baseball pitcher, All-Star
Born

July 2nd, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Toronto Blue Jays. Made significant contributions to the team's bullpen during his tenure. Selected as an All-Star in 2013 while achieving notable seasons that included a strong strikeout rate and being a reliable left-handed option in high-pressure situations.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2013

Played for the Toronto Blue Jays

Contributed to the team's successful playoff run

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