Troy Percival
Baseball pitcher and coach for Angels
Born
August 9th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This individual played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the California Angels. Career spanned from 1995 to 2009, and he was recognized for his strong performances on the mound. This person recorded 358 saves, ranking among the top 10 all-time in saves at retirement. After retirement from playing, transitioned into coaching and contributed to various teams, including serving as a pitching coach. Selected for the All-Star Game multiple times during playing career, showcasing consistent excellence in pitching. This individual contributed to the Angels' victory in the 2002 World Series.
Recorded 358 career saves
Won the 2002 World Series with the Angels
Selected for multiple All-Star Games
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