Phil Coke

Baseball pitcher and World Series champion

Phil Coke - Baseball pitcher and World Series champion
Born

July 19th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, primarily served as a pitcher. Played for several Major League Baseball teams, with significant tenure at the Detroit Tigers. Contributed to the Tigers' victory in the 2012 World Series, throwing pivotal innings during the postseason. Also played for the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and others over a career spanning several years.

Won the 2012 World Series with Detroit Tigers

Played for the New York Yankees

Appeared in over 200 MLB games

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