Jason Johnson

Baseball player and All-Star pitcher

Jason Johnson - Baseball player and All-Star pitcher
Born

October 27th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Achieved an All-Star selection in 1999 while with the Orioles. Known for strong pitching and durability throughout a career that spanned over a decade. Concluded professional playing career in 2006 after also playing for the Detroit Tigers and various minor league teams.

Selected as an All-Star in 1999

Pitched for the Baltimore Orioles

Played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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