Gavin Floyd

Professional baseball pitcher

Gavin Floyd - Professional baseball pitcher
Born

January 27th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams including the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, and the Atlanta Braves. Debuted in MLB in 2004 and played a significant role in the Chicago White Sox's pitching lineup during their 2005 World Series championship campaign. Achieved career highs in innings pitched and strikeouts during his time with the White Sox, solidifying his reputation as a reliable starting pitcher.

Played a key role in the Chicago White Sox's 2005 World Series win

Achieved over 1,200 career strikeouts

Selected as an All-Star in 2012

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