Grant Balfour

Australian baseball pitcher and All-Star

Grant Balfour - Australian baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born

December 30th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 2001 to 2015. Represented multiple teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, where a standout season occurred in 2013. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2013. Notable for effectiveness as a closer and strong performance in high-pressure situations.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2013

Served as a closer for the Tampa Bay Rays

Achieved a career-high 38 saves in 2013

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