Noah Syndergaard

Baseball pitcher; 2015 World Series champion

Noah Syndergaard - Baseball pitcher; 2015 World Series champion
Born

August 29th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 2015 with the New York Mets and contributed to the team's success during the 2015 season, helping secure a National League pennant. Known for a fastball that exceeds 100 mph and a unique delivery style. Played for the Los Angeles Angels after his time with the Mets. Injuries impacted subsequent seasons, but a strong performance in various games maintained visibility in the league.

Winning the 2015 World Series with the New York Mets

Selected as an All-Star in 2016

Led the National League in strikeouts per nine innings in 2016 and 2017

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