Miles Mikolas
Professional baseball player, All-Star pitcher
Born
August 23rd, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American professional baseball player. Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals. Made his MLB debut in 2012 and established a strong career, noteworthy for a successful return after playing in Japan. Achieved the All-Star selection in 2021, demonstrating significant skill and consistency on the mound. Recognized for strong performances in critical games and contributed to the team's successes during competitive seasons.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2021
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
Achieved notable success after returning from Japan
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