Homer Bailey
Baseball pitcher and World Series champion
Born
May 3rd, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2007, primarily played as a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Achieved significant success, including two no-hitters during his career. Contributed to the Reds' success in the postseason. Later played for teams such as the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics.
Pitched two no-hitters in 2012 and 2013
Won the World Series with the Kansas City Royals in 2015
Selected as an All-Star in 2012
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