Vin Mazzaro

Baseball player and pitcher

Vin Mazzaro - Baseball player and pitcher
Born

September 27th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a professional baseball pitcher, primarily in Major League Baseball. Made debut in 2009 with the Oakland Athletics. Competed for teams including the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Recorded a notable game in 2011 where he pitched a complete game. Played in over 100 MLB games throughout the career.

Debuted with the Oakland Athletics in 2009

Pitched a complete game in 2011

Played for the Kansas City Royals

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