Pete Fairbanks

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26+2⁄3 innings. [18] In Game 7 of the Championship Series against the Houston Astros, Fairbanks recorded a four-out save as the Rays won the American League pennant. [19]

On July 7, 2021, Fairbanks combined with Collin McHugh, Josh Fleming, Diego Castillo, and Matt Wisler to no–hit the Cleveland Indians. However, since the feat was achieved in a truncated seven–inning doubleheader game, it was not recorded as an official no-hitter. [20] Fairbanks made 47 appearances in 2021, pitching to a 3.59 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 42.2 innings pitched.

On March 30, 2022, it was announced that Fairbanks would miss three months of action after suffering a 50% tear of his lat muscle. [21] Fairbanks was activated off of the injured list on July 17. In his season debut against the Baltimore Orioles, he allowed a run on two hits with two strikeouts in an inning of work. [22] He appeared in 24 games for the Rays in 2022, logging a 1.13 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 24 innings pitched.

On January 27, 2023, Fairbanks signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Rays. [23]

Personal life

Fairbanks's father, Shane Fairbanks, played college baseball for the Missouri Tigers in the 1980s and in minor league baseball for the Houston Astros organization in 1983. [6] [2]

Fairbanks and his wife, Lydia, have one son and one daughter together. [24]

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References

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Pete Fairbanks
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Fairbanks with the Texas Rangers in 2019
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Born: (1993-12-16) December 16, 1993 (age 29)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
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