Yu Darvish
Japanese baseball pitcher, MLB All-Star
Born
August 16th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and San Diego Padres. Achieved recognition for outstanding performance on the mound and received multiple All-Star selections. Known for an array of pitches, including a signature slider and the ability to strike out batters. Initially gained fame in Japan, playing for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters before transitioning to MLB. Has represented Japan in international competitions, contributing to the nation's success.
Selected as an MLB All-Star multiple times
Finished second in the 2012 AL Cy Young Award voting
Recorded over 1,700 strikeouts in MLB
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