Nick Blackburn
Baseball pitcher with the Minnesota Twins
Born
February 24th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American professional baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins from 2008 to 2013. Drafted by the Twins in 2001, debuted on September 9, 2008. Helped the Twins earn the American League Central Division title in 2009. Throughout his career, made a total of 95 appearances, including 85 starts, accumulating a win-loss record of 36-48 and an earned run average of 4.80.
Contributed to the Minnesota Twins' 2009 AL Central Championship
Achieved a win-loss record of 36-48
Made 95 MLB appearances
Recorded an earned run average of 4.80
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