James Paxton
Baseball pitcher, 2017 All-Star
Born
November 6th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Seattle Mariners. Made his MLB debut in 2013. Achieved significant success with a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018. Also played for the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins. Selected as an All-Star in 2017, highlighting peak performance during the season. Known for his fastball and effective strikeout ability, gaining recognition throughout his career.
Pitched a no-hitter on May 8, 2018
Selected as an All-Star in 2017
Contributed to the Seattle Mariners' pitching rotation
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