Frankie Montas
Dominican MLB pitcher, All-Star selection
Born
March 21st, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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A professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic, played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Made MLB debut in 2015 with the Chicago White Sox. Played for multiple teams, including the Oakland Athletics, where achieved an All-Star selection in 2021. Transitioned to the New York Yankees in 2022 after a trade, contributing to the team's pitching rotation. Notable for a fastball that often exceeds 95 mph and an effective slider, making significant contributions to team success during tenure.
MLB All-Star selection in 2021
Played for Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees
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