Julio Urías

Baseball player and World Series champion

Julio Urías - Baseball player and World Series champion
Born

August 12th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Mexico

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A baseball player, this individual debuted in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016. Played as a pitcher, showcasing significant talent in both the regular season and postseason. Contributed to the Dodgers' success during the 2020 MLB season, culminating in a victory at the World Series. Over the years, exhibited strong performance, including impressive strikeout rates and game-winning appearances in crucial situations.

Helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2020 World Series

Recorded over 200 strikeouts in 2021

Selected for the MLB All-Star Game

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