Nathan Eovaldi

Baseball pitcher, World Series champion

Nathan Eovaldi - Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born

February 13th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1990, this American baseball pitcher played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox. Eovaldi began his professional career after being drafted in the 11th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. His standout moment came in 2018 when he contributed significantly to the Boston Red Sox's championship run, culminating in a victory in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Renowned for his fastball and resilience on the mound, Eovaldi achieved notable success in the postseason, showcasing remarkable performances.

Pitched for the Boston Red Sox in the 2018 World Series

Achieved a career-high strikeout rate in 2021

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