Wade Davis

Baseball pitcher, 2-time All-Star

Wade Davis - Baseball pitcher, 2-time All-Star
Born

September 7th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a professional baseball pitcher, primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2009. Achieved success as a relief pitcher and was part of the team that won the World Series in 2015. Recognized for contributions to both starting and relieving roles throughout career. Transitioned from starting pitcher to reliever, enhancing effectiveness in later years. Retired from professional baseball in 2021.

Won the World Series with the Kansas City Royals in 2015

Selected as an All-Star in 2017

Recorded a career-low 1.83 earned run average in 2017

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