Jair Jurrjens

Baseball pitcher, All-Star selection

Jair Jurrjens - Athletes & Sports Figures born January 29th, 1986
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A professional baseball pitcher from Curaçao contributed significantly to Major League Baseball. Made debut in 2006 with the Detroit Tigers and went on to play for the Atlanta Braves. In 2011, earned an All-Star selection, demonstrating outstanding performance during that season. Known for a strong right pitching arm and effective strikeout ability, maintained an influential presence on the mound throughout career.

Selected as an All-Star in 2011

Pitched for the Atlanta Braves from 2008 to 2012

Achieved a top 10 finish in National League Cy Young voting in 2011

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