Chris Volstad

Baseball Pitcher with Chicago Cubs

Chris Volstad - Baseball Pitcher with Chicago Cubs
Born

September 23rd, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 2008 to 2018. Made debut with the Florida Marlins and also played for the Chicago Cubs among other teams. Recorded a career-high 12 wins in 2010 while with the Marlins. Concluded career with the New York Yankees organization in 2018.

Debuted with the Florida Marlins in 2008

Achieved 12 wins in the 2010 MLB season

Played for Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees

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