Tanner Roark
Baseball pitcher with Washington Nationals
Born
October 5th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Washington Nationals. Made his MLB debut in 2013 and gained recognition for strong performances in key games. Played a significant role in the Nationals' pitching rotation during several seasons, contributing to their playoff runs. Achieved a career-high win total in the 2014 season, showcasing effective pitching skills and consistency on the mound.
Made MLB debut with Washington Nationals in 2013
Achieved 15 wins in the 2014 season
Pitched in the 2016 and 2017 MLB playoffs
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