Jason Grilli
Baseball pitcher and All-Star selection
Born
November 11th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2017. Began career with the Florida Marlins and went on to play for teams such as the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Achieved notable success with the Pirates, becoming an All-Star in 2013 and leading the National League in saves that season. Known for a powerful fastball and his striking out of batters.
Selected as an All-Star in 2013
Led the National League in saves in 2013
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