Drew Hutchison

Baseball pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays

Drew Hutchison - Baseball pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays
Born

August 22nd, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009, pitched as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Made his MLB debut on August 24, 2011. Achieved a career-best record of 13 wins in the 2015 season. Played for several teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies. Concluded professional career after the 2019 season.

13 wins during the 2015 MLB season

Debuted with the Toronto Blue Jays

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