Heath Hembree

Baseball player, reliever for Red Sox

Heath Hembree - Baseball player, reliever for Red Sox
Born

January 13th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American baseball player, primarily served as a reliever in Major League Baseball (MLB). Hembree debuted with the San Francisco Giants and later played for the Boston Red Sox. During his tenure with the Red Sox, he was part of the team that won the 2018 World Series. He was also noted for his ability to throw a fastball regularly exceeding 95 mph, contributing to effective pitching options out of the bullpen.

Debuted in MLB with the San Francisco Giants

Contributed to the 2018 World Series win with the Boston Red Sox

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