Derrick Turnbow

Baseball player, All-Star reliever

Derrick Turnbow - Baseball player, All-Star reliever
Born

January 25th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, played as a relief pitcher. Made significant contributions to the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Angels during tenure in Major League Baseball (MLB). Achieved an All-Star selection in 2006 while with the Brewers. Known for a powerful fastball and striking out batters, helped secure key victories for teams.

Selected as an All-Star in 2006

Played for the Milwaukee Brewers

Finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year

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