Corbin Burnes

Baseball Pitcher, 2021 NL Cy Young Award

Corbin Burnes - Baseball Pitcher, 2021 NL Cy Young Award
Born

October 22nd, 1994
31 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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