Brett Myers | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | August 17, 1980|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 24, 2002, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 19, 2013, for the Cleveland Indians | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 97–96 |
Earned run average | 4.25 |
Strikeouts | 1,379 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Brett Allen Myers (born August 17, 1980) is an American singer and former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Myers began his baseball career in high school. From there, he progressed to the professional ranks and made his MLB debut in 2002 for the Phillies, pitching for the team until 2009, mostly as a starter, but also closing for a time. He was a World Series champion in 2008 with the Phillies over the Tampa Bay Rays.