Peter Moylan
Australian baseball player and pitcher
Born
December 2nd, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2006, played as a relief pitcher predominantly in Major League Baseball (MLB). Contributed to the Braves' bullpen from 2006 to 2013, achieving notable success in the 2010 season. Also played for the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Competed internationally for the Australian national baseball team in various tournaments.
Played in MLB from 2006 to 2013
Achieved a career-best 2.94 ERA in 2010
Represented Australia in international competitions
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