Colt Hynes

Baseball player and MLB pitcher

Colt Hynes - Baseball player and MLB pitcher
Born

June 28th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball and pitched in Major League Baseball. Made appearances for the San Diego Padres in 2014. Competed in the minor leagues for several teams including the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays. Established a career as a left-handed pitcher with notable performances.

Pitched for the San Diego Padres in 2014

Played in minor leagues for New York Mets

Played in minor leagues for Tampa Bay Rays

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