Tyler Clippard
Baseball player and All-Star reliever
Born
February 14th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player with a career primarily as a relief pitcher, achieved recognition during tenure with the Washington Nationals. Made a significant mark in Major League Baseball through consistent performance on the mound. Contributed to teams including the New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Selected as an All-Star in 2011 and became known for effective strikeout ability and durability throughout the seasons.
Selected as an All-Star in 2011
Recorded over 800 strikeouts in MLB career
Played for the 2015 Washington Nationals team
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