Garrett Richards
Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels
Born
May 27th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1988, this baseball pitcher played for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Angels in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Making his MLB debut in 2011, he became a notable figure in the Angels' rotation. In 2014, he had a standout season, finishing with a 13-4 record and a 2.61 ERA, earning him an All-Star selection. Throughout his career, he underwent multiple injuries but contributed to the team's efforts as a reliable pitcher.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2014
Played for the Los Angeles Angels
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