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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