Mike Foltynewicz
Baseball pitcher, 2017 All-Star
Born
October 7th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher, played primarily for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball. Made MLB debut in 2014. Selected as an All-Star in 2017 after a successful season where he achieved a 2.85 ERA and 202 strikeouts. Contributed to the Braves' playoff appearance in 2018 and led the team in innings pitched. Known for a strong fastball and solid performances in high-pressure games.
Selected as an All-Star in 2017
Led the Braves in innings pitched in 2018
Achieved a 2.85 ERA in 2017
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