Zack Greinke

Professional baseball pitcher

Zack Greinke - Professional baseball pitcher
Born

October 21st, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher with a significant career in Major League Baseball, played for multiple teams including the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Achieved success as a pitcher, accumulating numerous accolades throughout the career, particularly during the 2009 season when awarded the American League Cy Young Award. Participated in several All-Star Games and contributed to teams reaching the playoffs. Known for a unique combination of pitching skills and batting prowess.

Won the American League Cy Young Award in 2009

Selected for six All-Star Games

Pitched a no-hitter in 2015

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