Mitch Talbot

Baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians

Mitch Talbot - Baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
Born

October 17th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Talbot played Major League Baseball as a pitcher. Making his debut in 2010, he played for the Cleveland Indians. In his rookie season, he achieved a notable performance that contributed to his team's efforts during the season. Talbot played at various levels of the minor leagues before making his way to the major leagues, showcasing his skills as a right-handed pitcher. His career in the MLB included appearances in multiple games and he worked to establish himself within the league.

Debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 2010

Pitched in over 40 MLB games

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