Daniel Cabrera
Baseball Pitcher; MLB All-Star
Born
May 28th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2004. Played primarily as a pitcher for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, and Baltimore Orioles. Achieved recognition during the 2005 season and was selected for the All-Star Game in 2007. Known for a powerful fastball and significant strikeout abilities during his tenure in the league.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2007
Played for the Florida Marlins
Played for the Detroit Tigers
Played for the Baltimore Orioles
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