Clayton Richard
Baseball player and pitcher for the Padres
Born
September 12th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the San Diego Padres. Career spanned from 2009 to 2019. Achieved a notable season in 2010 with a record of 14 wins and 9 losses. Made significant contributions to the team's performance during tenure, known for effective control and durability on the mound.
Recorded a career-high 14 wins in 2010
Played for the San Diego Padres
Competed in Major League Baseball for a decade
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