David Aardsma

David Allen Aardsma was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Seattle Mariners and was the team's closer. He retired with the Braves in 2015. He was born in Denver, Colorado on December 27, 1981.

David Aardsma
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Aardsma pitching for the Mariners.
Seattle Mariners – No. 53
Relief pitcher
Born: (1981-12-27) December 27, 1981 (age 41)
Denver, Colorado
Bats: Right Throws: Right
debut
April 6, 2004, for the San Francisco Giants
Career statistics
(through May 2, 2010)
Win-Loss13-10
Earned run average4.33
Strikeouts231
Saves46
Teams

In 2009, Aardsma earned 38 saves for the Mariners, which tied him for fourth place in the American League with 38 saves.[1]

If the names of all players in Major League Baseball history were listed in alphabetical order, Aardsma's name would come first.[2]

David Aardsma Media

References

  1. "David Aardsma Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
  2. Stone, Larry. "Mariners' David Aardsma ready to handle extra pressure". Seattle Times Newspaper. Retrieved May 9, 2010.