Corbin Burnes
Baseball Pitcher, 2021 NL Cy Young Award
Born
October 22nd, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2016, made MLB debut in 2018. Became a prominent starting pitcher for the Brewers, recognized for outstanding strikeout ability and consistency on the mound. In 2021, achieved the National League Cy Young Award, cementing status as one of the top pitchers in baseball. Played a key role in helping the Brewers reach the postseason multiple times.
Winning the 2021 NL Cy Young Award
Leading the National League in strikeouts in 2021
Representing Milwaukee Brewers in All-Star games
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