Justin Masterson

Baseball pitcher and All-Star selection

Justin Masterson - Baseball pitcher and All-Star selection
Born

March 22nd, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual was a professional baseball pitcher. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2006, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams, including the Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2013 while with the Indians. Noted for a successful career characterized by a strong ability to strike out batters. Retired after the 2015 season, contributing to various teams over multiple years.

Selected as an All-Star in 2013

Served as a key pitcher for the Cleveland Indians

Posted a career-high 16 wins in 2011

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