David Robertson
Baseball pitcher with Chicago White Sox
Born
April 9th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2008. Played primarily as a relief pitcher. Represented the New York Yankees for multiple seasons, contributing to a strong bullpen. Served as a key reliever for the Chicago White Sox. Recorded significant saves during playoff runs and earned All-Star selections. Participated in the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros.
Played for New York Yankees from 2008 to 2014
Assisted Chicago White Sox as a relief pitcher
Elected to MLB All-Star team in 2011
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