Matt Garza

Baseball pitcher with World Series title

Matt Garza - Baseball pitcher with World Series title
Born

November 26th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2016. Garza started his career with the Minnesota Twins and later played for the Tampa Bay Rays, where he achieved significant success. He was a key contributor to the Rays' pitching rotation during the 2008 season, leading the team to the World Series. Garza then played for teams including the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Milwaukee Brewers. Throughout his career, he was known for his strong strikeout ability and durability on the mound.

Pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series

Achieved a no-hitter while playing for the Cubs in 2015

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