Ryan Rolison
Baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
Drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft, Rolison pitched for the Colorado Rockies. Competing at the collegiate level, he played for the University of Mississippi, where he achieved significant success including being named an All-American. After his debut in Major League Baseball, he continued to develop as a starter in the Rockies' system, showcasing a strong fastball and an effective curveball.
Drafted 22nd overall by the Colorado Rockies in 2018
Played for the University of Mississippi and earned All-American honors
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Born
July 11th, 1993 32 years ago
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Swedish footballer with notable career
Born
July 11th, 1989 36 years ago
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