Eddie Guardado
Professional baseball player, All-Star
Born
October 2nd, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Retired baseball player played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played primarily for the Minnesota Twins and represented the team during the 2002 All-Star Game. Accumulated 180 saves over a career spanning 15 seasons. Also played for several other teams including the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners. Established himself as a reliable closer, contributing significantly to team successes.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2002
Accumulated 180 career saves
Played for the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners
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