Stephen Strasburg
Professional baseball pitcher and World Series MVP
Born
July 20th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This individual played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Washington Nationals. Drafted first overall in the 2009 MLB Draft, significant achievements included winning the World Series in 2019 and being named the World Series Most Valuable Player. The pitching style showcased a high velocity fastball and an effective curveball, contributing to a successful career in the sport.
Won the World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019
Named World Series Most Valuable Player in 2019
Drafted first overall in the 2009 MLB Draft
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