Jerry Blevins

Baseball player, MLB Relief Pitcher

Jerry Blevins - Baseball player, MLB Relief Pitcher
Born

September 6th, 1983
41 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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