Todd Coffey
Professional Baseball Pitcher
Born
September 9th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2013. Coffey played for multiple teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Nationals, and Los Angeles Dodgers. His career included significant accomplishments in relief pitching, with a reputation for durability and stamina on the mound. Transitioned to a coaching role after retirement, contributing to the development of young players.
Pitched for the Cincinnati Reds from 2006 to 2010
Appeared in over 400 MLB games
Achieved a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.73
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