Zack Greinke
Professional baseball pitcher
Born
October 21st, 1983
42 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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