David Aardsma

Baseball player and relief pitcher

David Aardsma - Baseball player and relief pitcher
Born

December 27th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A baseball player, has played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Career spanned from 2004 to 2015, where Aardsma had stints with multiple teams including the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankees. Known for a fastball that reached the upper 90s and effective slider, Aardsma achieved a significant milestone by recording 69 saves during his career. Initially drafted by the Giants in 2003, he established his role in the bullpen and contributed to team efforts in various seasons.

Recorded 69 saves in MLB

Played for San Francisco Giants

Pitched for Seattle Mariners

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