Jerry Blevins
Baseball player, MLB Relief Pitcher
Born
September 6th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Blevins played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. His career spanned multiple seasons, where he primarily contributed to the teams he was a part of, including the Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals, and New York Mets. Notable for his effective left-handed pitching, he was recognized for his role in the bullpen and had significant outings during the regular seasons and playoffs. Blevins also participated in the 2015 World Series with the Mets.
Pitched in MLB for over 10 seasons
Played in the 2015 World Series
Achieved a career ERA of 3.64
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