Jacob Todd Odorizzi
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About
Professional baseball player that was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers during the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He appeared in his first career All-Star game in 2019. In March 2021, he signed a two-year, $23.5M contract with the Houston Astros.
Before Fame
He began his professional career playing for the Brewers' rookie affiliate team the AZL Brewers.
Trivia
He made his major league debut pitching for the Kansas City Royals during the 2012 MLB season.
Family Life
He is a native of Breese, Illinois. He lives with his wife, Carissa, and their son.
Associated With
During the 2017 World Baseball Classic, he won a gold medal as a member of the United States national team, playing alongside Adam Jones, Marcus Stroman and Eric Hosmer.
