Johan Santana

Baseball pitcher, two-time Cy Young Award winner

Johan Santana - Baseball pitcher, two-time Cy Young Award winner
Born

March 13th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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A prominent baseball pitcher, achieved significant success in Major League Baseball (MLB). Played for the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets during a career spanning from 2000 to 2012. Won the Cy Young Award twice, in 2004 and 2006, recognized for exceptional performance on the mound. Recorded a no-hitter for the Mets in 2012, marking a historic moment as the first in franchise history. Santana's pitching style included a powerful fastball and a signature changeup, contributing to his effectiveness against hitters.

Won two Cy Young Awards (2004, 2006)

Achieved a no-hitter in 2012

Led MLB in strikeouts in 2007

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