Shane Bieber

Baseball player; All-Star and Cy Young Award winner

Shane Bieber - Baseball player; All-Star and Cy Young Award winner
Born

May 31st, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball player excelled as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played for the Cleveland Guardians since debuting in 2018. Achieved the American League Cy Young Award in 2020, highlighting a standout season with impressive strikeout numbers and a low earned run average. Selected as an All-Star in 2021, solidifying reputation as a top performer in the league. Known for exceptional control, ability to pitch deep into games, and a strong work ethic.

Won the American League Cy Young Award in 2020

Selected as an All-Star in 2021

Led the American League in strikeouts in 2020

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