Mike Koplove

Baseball player and pitcher

Mike Koplove - Baseball player and pitcher
Born

August 30th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998, played as a relief pitcher from 2001 to 2006 in Major League Baseball. Appeared in 108 games, contributing to the team's pitching staff during that period. Played a significant role during the 2001 season when the Diamondbacks won the World Series. After leaving MLB, continued to play in various minor league teams and independent leagues.

Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks

Contributed to the 2001 World Series victory

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