Éric Gagné
Baseball player with Cy Young Award
Born
January 7th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Professional baseball player from Canada, played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Achieved significant recognition while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, particularly during the early 2000s. Gagné was instrumental in the Dodgers' bullpen and recorded a historic 84 consecutive saves over two seasons. Received the premier recognition of the Cy Young Award in 2003, acknowledging the best pitchers in both the American and National Leagues. Also contributed to the Canadian national team during international competitions.
Won the 2003 Cy Young Award
Achieved 84 consecutive saves
Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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