Taylor Buchholz
Professional baseball pitcher
Born
October 13th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A right-handed pitcher with a career in Major League Baseball, Buchholz played for several teams over his time in the league. His notable stints included playing with the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, and the New York Mets. Buchholz made significant contributions as a relief pitcher and was recognized for his performance during his time in the league. He was part of the Rockies team that reached the World Series in 2007.
Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
Part of the 2007 World Series team
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