Ross Detwiler
Professional baseball pitcher for the MLB
Born
March 6th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher participated in Major League Baseball (MLB) beginning in 2007. Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the 2007 MLB Draft, contributed to the team's pitching rotation for several seasons. Played for multiple teams throughout career, including the Florida Marlins and Texas Rangers. In 2012, pitched in the postseason with the Nationals, showcasing abilities in high-pressure games. Detwiler's career was marked by a focus on left-handed pitching and versatility.
Drafted 6th overall by the Washington Nationals
Pitched in the 2012 MLB postseason
Played for teams including the Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins
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