Dellin Betances
Baseball pitcher, New York Yankees star
Born
March 23rd, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1988, this baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the New York Yankees. Betances made his MLB debut in 2014. He gained recognition as a dominant relief pitcher, receiving multiple All-Star selections during his career. Known for his exceptional strikeout ability and power fastball, Betances contributed significantly to the Yankees' bullpen. His work in the 2015 season was particularly notable, posting a 1.50 ERA and striking out 131 batters in just 84 innings pitched. Betances also played a crucial role in the postseason appearances of the Yankees during his tenure.
Selected as an All-Star in 2015, 2016, 2017
Recorded 100 strikeouts in a season multiple times
Key contributor to the New York Yankees bullpen
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