Jason Hammel

Baseball pitcher with All-Star selection

Jason Hammel - Baseball pitcher with All-Star selection
Born

September 2nd, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2018. Played for several teams including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, and Chicago Cubs. Made the All-Star team in 2016 while with the Cubs. Notably contributed to the Cubs' 2016 World Series championship, the team’s first in 108 years. Established a reputation for durability and consistency on the mound.

Selected as an All-Star in 2016

Contributed to the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series win

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