Matt Cain

Baseball pitcher and three-time All-Star

Matt Cain - Baseball pitcher and three-time All-Star
Born

October 1st, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player who primarily competed as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played for the San Francisco Giants from 2005 to 2017. Achievements include playing a crucial role in the Giants' 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series championships. In 2012, threw a perfect game against the Houston Astros, marking a significant milestone in the sport.

Pitched a perfect game in 2012

Three-time All-Star selection

Contributed to three World Series titles

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