Cole Kimball
Baseball player and relief pitcher
Born
August 1st, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, played as a relief pitcher primarily for the Washington Nationals. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010 and contributed to the team during his tenure. After a promising start to his career, faced challenges that influenced subsequent opportunities within the sport. Continued involvement in baseball beyond his playing days, transitioning towards coaching and mentoring roles.
Debuted in MLB with the Washington Nationals in 2010
Played in the Minor Leagues with several teams
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