Freddy García
Baseball pitcher and All-Star player
Born
October 6th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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A professional baseball pitcher from Venezuela, contributed significantly to Major League Baseball teams, particularly the Chicago White Sox. Achieved notable success in the early 2000s, including being selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2001. Played a key role in the White Sox's 2005 World Series victory, showcasing strong skills and consistency throughout a career that spanned multiple seasons and teams.
Pitched for the 2005 World Series champion Chicago White Sox
Selected as an All-Star in 2001
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