Mark Buehrle
Mark Buehrle: White Sox legend, two-time no-hit pitcher, and 2005 World Series champion.
Mark Alan Buehrle (born March 23, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played the majority of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Chicago White Sox, playing twelve seasons for the team and winning the World Series with them in 2005. Buehrle also pitched for the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Pitcher
- Born
- 23 March 1979
- Birthplace
- St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
- Bats
- Left
- Debut league
- MLB
- Debut date
- July 16
- Debut year
- 2000
- Debut team
- Chicago White Sox
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Background
Buehrle pitched a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers on April 18, 2007, surrendering just one walk to Sammy Sosa who was then picked off at first base. Two seasons later, Buehrle pitched the 18th perfect game in baseball history, against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 23, 2009.
Did You Know?
- Buehrle was born in St. Charles, Missouri, and attended Francis Howell North High School.
- He was cut from his high school baseball team in his sophomore year.
- Buehrle attended Jefferson College and was selected in the 38th round of the 1998 draft by the Chicago White Sox.
- He made his major league debut on July 16, 2000, pitching one inning of relief against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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