Mark Langston
Baseball player; All-Star pitcher
Born
August 20th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Started professional baseball career in 1980 with the Seattle Mariners. Played as a left-handed pitcher, becoming a notable strikeout artist during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Selected for the All-Star Game in 1988. Played for several teams, including the Mariners, Montreal Expos, California Angels, and the San Diego Padres. Achieved a career-high of 204 strikeouts in 1991 while with the Angels. Concluded playing career in 1999, transitioning to a role as a baseball analyst.
Selected as an All-Star in 1988
Achieved 204 strikeouts in 1991
Played for Seattle Mariners and California Angels
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