Wade Miley
Baseball player with All-Star selection
Born
November 13th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2011. Played for teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, and Cincinnati Reds. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2012. Recorded a notable season with a 16-win record. Known for versatility as a starting pitcher and his ability to adapt to different roles within pitching rotations.
Selected as an All-Star in 2012
Achieved 16 wins in a season
Played for the World Series-winning Boston Red Sox in 2018
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