Jon Niese
Baseball pitcher and World Series participant
Born
October 27th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, primarily recognized as a pitcher. Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2017, spending significant time with the New York Mets. Achieved a career highlight by participating in the 2015 World Series. Known for contributions to team strategies and pitching performances during his tenure.
Played for the New York Mets
Participated in the 2015 World Series
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