Zac Gallen

Baseball pitcher for Miami Marlins

Zac Gallen - Baseball pitcher for Miami Marlins
Born

August 3rd, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2019. Played for the Miami Marlins before joining the Arizona Diamondbacks. Recognized for strong pitching performance throughout seasons, including being selected for the All-Star Game. Known for exceptional strikeout rates and innings pitched, contributing significantly to team success.

Debuted in MLB with Miami Marlins in 2019

Selected for the All-Star Game in 2023

Featuring strong strikeout rates

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