Drew Pomeranz
Baseball pitcher with Major League teams
Born
November 22nd, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 2011 to 2021. Started professional career with the Colorado Rockies after being selected in the first round of the 2010 MLB Draft. Achieved success with the San Diego Padres, where recorded an All-Star selection in 2016. Later played for the Boston Red Sox and contributed to the team's 2018 World Series championship. Known for strong performances and effective pitching strategies throughout career.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2016
Pitched for the Boston Red Sox in 2018 World Series
Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2010
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