Scott Kazmir
Professional baseball pitcher, All-Star
Born
January 24th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2004 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Played primarily as a pitcher, achieving significant success during the mid-2000s. Selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2006 and 2008. Played for several teams, including the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, and Oakland Athletics. Known for his strong strikeout capability and variety of pitches, Kazmir contributed to team successes and earned a reputation as one of the top pitchers of his generation. Returned to the MLB after a brief hiatus, showcasing resilience and determination in continuing his professional career.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2006
Led the American League in strikeouts in 2007
Played for the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels
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