David Price
Professional baseball pitcher, Cy Young Award winner
Born
August 26th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball primarily as a pitcher. Made Major League Baseball debut in 2008 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Achieved significant success, including winning the 2012 AL Cy Young Award. Played for teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox. Helped the Boston Red Sox win the 2018 World Series. Known for strong performance in the postseason and regular season throughout career.
Won the 2012 AL Cy Young Award
Participated in multiple All-Star Games
Contributed to the Boston Red Sox's 2018 World Series victory
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