Ryan Dempster
Baseball Player and Sportscaster
Born
May 3rd, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. Achieved notable success with two All-Star selections during the career. Concluded playing career with a postseason appearance for the Boston Red Sox, contributing to the team's efforts in the 2013 World Series, which they won. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting post-retirement.
Selected as an All-Star in 2000 and 2008
Played for the Boston Red Sox in the 2013 World Series
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