Edwin Jackson
Baseball Pitcher, 2009 All-Star
Born
September 9th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2001, played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams including the Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Chicago Cubs. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2009 while playing for the Tigers. Recorded multiple seasons with over 150 strikeouts and played significant roles in various teams' rotations. Concluded MLB career with a combined record of 97 wins and 133 losses.
Selected as an All-Star in 2009
Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Pitched for the Detroit Tigers
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