Dallas Keuchel

Baseball pitcher, 2015 Cy Young Award winner

Dallas Keuchel - Baseball pitcher, 2015 Cy Young Award winner
Born

January 1st, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball pitcher played for several teams in Major League Baseball, primarily noted for his time with the Houston Astros. Debuted in 2012, achieved significant success in the 2015 season, earning the Cy Young Award for excellence in pitching. Played a critical role in the Astros' victory in the 2017 World Series. Known for a distinctive pitching style that relied on ground balls and exceptional control.

Won the 2015 American League Cy Young Award

Helped Houston Astros to a 2017 World Series title

Selected as an All-Star in 2015 and 2017

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