Jameson Taillon
Baseball player and pitcher for the Yankees
Born
November 18th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional baseball player with experience as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Drafted second overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2010 MLB Draft. Made MLB debut on June 8, 2016. Played for the Pirates until 2020 before joining the New York Yankees in 2021. Overcame multiple injuries throughout the career and achieved success on the field with steady performances and pitching skills.
Drafted second overall in the 2010 MLB Draft
Made MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016
Joined the New York Yankees in 2021
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