Clay Buchholz
Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born
August 14th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Boston Red Sox. Debuted in 2007 and quickly established a reputation as a talented starter. Achieved notable success, contributing to the team's 2013 World Series victory. Recorded a no-hitter against the Minnesota Twins in 2007, showcasing significant skill and potential. Played for several other teams throughout his career, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks, demonstrating versatility on the mound.
Won the 2013 World Series with Boston Red Sox
Pitched a no-hitter on September 1, 2007
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