Darren Oliver

Baseball pitcher with World Series titles

Darren Oliver - Baseball pitcher with World Series titles
Born

October 6th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball player played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2013. Played for various teams, including the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, and Boston Red Sox. Achieved significant success during a career spanning two decades, recognized for performance in both starting and relief roles. Contributed to multiple postseason appearances, culminating in winning World Series titles.

Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004

Recorded over 1,500 strikeouts in MLB career

Selected for the All-Star Game in 1995

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