Sonny Gray

Baseball pitcher with All-Star recognition

Sonny Gray - Baseball pitcher with All-Star recognition
Born

November 7th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This baseball player has built a prominent career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Debuting in 2013 with the Oakland Athletics, he gained attention for his strong performances. In 2015, selected for the MLB All-Star Game, showcasing notable skill on the mound. Later, played for teams such as the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, contributing significantly to each team's pitching rotation. Known for a competitive spirit and consistency throughout his career.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2015

Pitched for the Oakland Athletics

Played for the New York Yankees

Contributed to the Cincinnati Reds

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