Rich Hill

Baseball pitcher with World Series title

Rich Hill - Baseball pitcher with World Series title
Born

March 11th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player excelled as a pitcher primarily in Major League Baseball. Played for teams including the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Achieved significant success in 2018 as part of the Dodgers' roster during the World Series. Demonstrated remarkable resilience in a career that included challenges with injuries and a resurgence that led to successful seasons later in the career.

Played in the 2018 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recorded over 1,200 strikeouts

Was named an All-Star in 2016

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