Jesse Litsch
Baseball player with Toronto Blue Jays
Born
March 9th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional baseball player played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Made MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2007 and played until 2011. Achieved a notable season in 2008 with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses. Utilized various pitching strategies and contributed to the team's dynamic during his tenure.
Debuted with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2007
Achieved a season record of 7 wins in 2008
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