Pedro Strop

Dominican baseball player, pitcher

Pedro Strop - Dominican baseball player, pitcher
Born

June 13th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A professional baseball pitcher, played primarily in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams such as the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, and Cincinnati Reds. Achieved significant success while with the Cubs, contributing to the team's 2016 World Series victory, breaking a 108-year championship drought. Known for a fastball and slider, offered solid performances in relief roles throughout a career spanning over a decade.

Played a key role in the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship

Recorded over 500 strikeouts in MLB career

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