Chris Tillman
Baseball pitcher and All-Star player
Born
April 15th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball primarily for the Baltimore Orioles. Made his MLB debut in 2009 and established himself as a key member of the Orioles' starting rotation. Participated in the 2016 MLB All-Star Game, representing the Orioles. Known for a strong fastball and effective changeup, contributed to the team's playoff runs during the 2010s.
Participated in the 2016 MLB All-Star Game
Helped the Baltimore Orioles reach the playoffs in 2012, 2014, and 2016
Achieved a career-high 16 wins in 2016
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