Kevin Brown

Baseball pitcher and coach

Kevin Brown - Baseball pitcher and coach
Born

March 14th, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball from 1986 to 2005 as a starting pitcher for teams including the Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, and New York Yankees. Achieved significant success with the Florida Marlins, earning the World Series title in 1997. Became a two-time All-Star and received the AL Cy Young Award in 1996 while with the Texas Rangers. After retiring from playing, transitioned to coaching, continuing to contribute to the sport.

Won the World Series with Florida Marlins in 1997

Earned the AL Cy Young Award in 1996

Selected as a two-time All-Star

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