Mat Latos

Baseball pitcher with All-Star selection

Mat Latos - Baseball pitcher with All-Star selection
Born

December 9th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted in 2006, played professionally in Major League Baseball. Teams included the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Miami Marlins. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2010 while with the Padres, recognized for his pitching skills. Contributed to the Reds’ postseason in 2012, showcasing a strong performance during the playoffs. Had a notable career with several victories and a respectable earned run average.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2010

Pitched in the 2012 postseason with the Reds

Achieved multiple seasons with over 200 strikeouts

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