Carlos Martínez
Dominican baseball player, All-Star pitcher
Born
September 21st, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball player excelled as a pitcher. Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals. Achieved significant success with several All-Star selections and contributed to the team's playoff runs. Gained recognition for a strong fastball and effective pitching repertoire, making notable appearances in postseason games.
Selected as an All-Star in 2015
Played for St. Louis Cardinals from 2013 to 2021
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