Lance McCullers Jr.

American baseball player; Houston Astros pitcher

Lance McCullers Jr. - American baseball player; Houston Astros pitcher
Born

October 2nd, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher, played for the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. Made his MLB debut in 2015 and was a key player during the Astros' 2017 World Series championship season. Known for a strong fastball and curveball combination, contributed significantly to the team's success in multiple playoff appearances.

Pitched for the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series

Made his MLB debut in 2015

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