Nate Robertson
Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
Born
September 3rd, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Florida Marlins in 1995, played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 2003 to 2010. Spent significant time with the Detroit Tigers, contributing to the team's success during the mid-2000s. Achieved a career-high 13 wins in 2006 and made 30 starts that season. Played for several teams, including the Marlins and the Seattle Mariners.
Played for the Detroit Tigers from 2003 to 2009
Achieved 13 wins in the 2006 season
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