Jason Hammel
Baseball pitcher with All-Star selection
Born
September 2nd, 1982
43 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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