Sean Robert Doolittle was born on September 26,1986 and is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.
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20 Facts About Sean Doolittle
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Sean Doolittle previously played for the Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners.
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Sean Doolittle lived close to the baseball field and often went there to practice.
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Sean Doolittle attended Shawnee High School in Medford, New Jersey, where he was a stand-out pitcher.
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Sean Doolittle played for the University of Virginia as both a starting pitcher and first baseman.
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Sean Doolittle formerly held the record for wins in a career for a Virginia pitcher — 22 — which has since been passed by Danny Hultzen.
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Sean Doolittle made his professional debut on June 18,2007 and was expected to make his major league debut in 2009.
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Sean Doolittle missed the entire 2010 season while rehabbing from two knee surgeries.
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Sean Doolittle served as a set-up man for A's closer Grant Balfour the rest of the way as Oakland went on to win the AL West on the final day of the season.
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Sean Doolittle was one of six A's players named to the 2014 American League All-Star Team; he faced three batters late in the game – striking out two.
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Sean Doolittle began the 2015 season on the disabled list due to a shoulder injury.
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On July 16,2017, Sean Doolittle was traded to the Washington Nationals, along with Ryan Madson, for Blake Treinen, Sheldon Neuse, and Jesus Luzardo.
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Sean Doolittle was named to the 2018 National League All-Star team, but he did not pitch in the actual game.
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Sean Doolittle led the NL in games finished, powering his Nationals to a World Series appearance and a save in Game 1.
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In 2020, Sean Doolittle was plagued by injuries in a season that included two separate stints on the injured list.
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Sean Doolittle appeared in 45 games for the Reds in 2021, posting a 4.
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Sean Doolittle became a free agent upon the conclusion of the season.
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On March 16,2022, Sean Doolittle signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.
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Sean Doolittle is active off the field with a number of charities and he was recognized for his work in 2016 by being nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award.
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Sean Doolittle is a dues-paying member of the Democratic Socialists of America, and has been outspoken about workers' rights throughout baseball.
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