Jonathan Papelbon
Baseball pitcher and World Series champion

Born
November 23rd, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher played primarily for the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. Debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2005. Pitched a crucial role in the Red Sox's 2007 World Series victory. Notable for a powerful fastball and significant strikeout ability, accumulated over 450 career saves, ranking among the top closers in MLB history.
Winning the 2007 World Series with the Boston Red Sox
Earning four All-Star selections
Leading the league in saves in 2008
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