Liam Hendriks
Baseball pitcher, 2021 All-Star
Born
February 10th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Born in Australia, a professional baseball player achieved prominence as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted in 2007 by the Minnesota Twins, began a career that spanned multiple teams. Played for the Chicago White Sox, where performance in 2021 led to selection for the MLB All-Star Game. Established reputation as a reliable closer known for strong strikeout ability and durability on the mound.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2021
Led the American League in saves in 2020
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