C. J. Wilson
Baseball pitcher with World Series title
Born
November 18th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player specialized as a pitcher. Played for the Texas Rangers, contributing to the team's success in the American League. Achieved a significant milestone by participating in two consecutive World Series in 2010 and 2011. Later played for the Los Angeles Angels, continuing a successful career in Major League Baseball. Notable for his ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Played in the 2010 and 2011 World Series with the Texas Rangers
Recorded a career-high 16 wins in 2011
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