14 Facts About Brad Penny

1.

Brad Penny graduated from Broken Arrow Senior High where he was an All-State selection and Frontier Conference Pitcher of the Year.

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2.

In 2003, Brad Penny bounced back, finishing the 2003 campaign with 14 wins for the Marlins and helping them reach the playoffs.

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3.

Brad Penny was named by Houston Astros manager Phil Garner as the National League's starting pitcher in the 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

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4.

Brad Penny hurled two innings, allowing one home run to Vladimir Guerrero, striking out the side in the first inning, and receiving a no-decision.

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5.

Brad Penny threw the fastest fastball of all NL starters in 2006, averaging 93.

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6.

Brad Penny had a strong start to 2007 that continued throughout the season, with an ERA of 3.

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7.

Brad Penny was selected to the All-Star game for a second consecutive year.

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8.

Brad Penny threw the fastest fastball of all NL starters in 2007, averaging 93.

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9.

Besides being a hard throwing pitcher, Brad Penny developed into a good hitting pitcher since being traded to the Dodgers.

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10.

Brad Penny was pulled the next inning with an injury and therefore did not earn the win.

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11.

Brad Penny started off the season with the Tigers as their number two starter, behind Justin Verlander and in front of Max Scherzer.

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12.

Brad Penny appeared in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers, his only appearance in both the Division and Championship series, and pitched 1.

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13.

Brad Penny was immediately sent to the disabled list and took two MRI exams, but both results were negative.

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14.

Brad Penny subsequently began dating former Oklahoma City Thunder dancer Kaci Cook.

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