Drew Pomeranz
Drew Pomeranz
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Drew Pomeranz is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher whose full name is Andrew Michael Pomeranz.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: November 22, 1987
Currently alive, no death date provided.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession: Former Professional Baseball Player (Pitcher)
Early Life and Background
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Drew Pomeranz was born on November 22, 1987, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up, he developed a passion for baseball, which eventually led him to pursue a career in the sport. Pomeranz attended Arvada West High School in Arvada, Colorado, where he excelled as a pitcher and helped his team win several championships.
Major Accomplishments
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Drafted by the San Diego Padres with the fifth overall pick in the 2007 MLB draft.
Made his MLB debut on May 28, 2012, for the Oakland Athletics.
Traded to the Cleveland Indians in August 2014 and helped the team reach the postseason.
Signed a four-year contract worth $32.5 million with the San Diego Padres in December 2015.
* Earned his first All-Star selection in 2019 while pitching for the Oakland Athletics.
Notable Works or Actions
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Pomeranz has had an impressive career, marked by several notable achievements. One of his most significant accomplishments was when he threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians on July 18, 2020, becoming the first pitcher in MLB history to throw four no-hitters.
Impact and Legacy
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Drew Pomeranz's impact on baseball extends beyond his impressive statistics. He has been an inspiration to many young players, demonstrating what it takes to succeed at the highest level. His dedication to improving his craft has made him a respected figure in the baseball community. As he continues to contribute to the sport through various roles and initiatives, Pomeranz's legacy will undoubtedly endure.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Drew Pomeranz is widely quoted or remembered due to his impressive on-field achievements, including throwing four no-hitters in MLB history. His dedication to baseball and commitment to continuous improvement have made him a respected figure in the sport.
Quotes by Drew Pomeranz
Pretty excited to get to Boston. Great city and great team; they're in the race. They want to win here, and that's what I want to do.
Repeating my mechanics was difficult. I was always trying to do something different to make it click.
I was 11 years old and have the same curveball I have now. So I was literally striking everybody out. I always threw hard, and I was bigger than all the kids, so I would throw hard and throw that curveball, and no one could hit me.
When you don't have one that you throw for strikes - they are good hitters - they can cancel out one pitch and go to another. Now I have four pitches. If one's not working, I've got three others. It makes the game totally different.
Getting my curveball back and finding another pitch just helped me figure out how to pitch.
After the first time I got traded - I was in the bullpen warming up for a game in Double A, and I got called back in and got traded - that was probably the, like, most crazy it could be. And once I got traded, the next time it got a little easier, and I got traded the next time - it's just part of it.