Philip Humber

Baseball player, perfect game pitcher

Philip Humber - Baseball player, perfect game pitcher
Born

December 21st, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2006, playing for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and the New York Yankees. Recorded a perfect game on April 21, 2012 against the Seattle Mariners while serving as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. This achievement marked the 21st perfect game in MLB history.

Pitched a perfect game on April 21, 2012

Debuted in MLB with the New York Mets

Played for the Chicago White Sox

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