Jonathan Sánchez
Baseball pitcher with World Series win
Born
November 19th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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A professional baseball pitcher played from 2006 to 2015. Primarily known for time with the San Francisco Giants, where contributed to the team's 2010 World Series championship win. Played for several other teams, including the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. Achieved a career-high of 205 strikeouts in 2010, showcasing significant talent on the mound. Represented Puerto Rico in international competition.
Played a key role in the 2010 World Series win with the San Francisco Giants
Achieved 205 strikeouts during the 2010 season
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