Pedro Strop
Dominican baseball player, pitcher
Born
June 13th, 1985
40 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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