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Right-handed pitcher known for his fastball and splitter. He was a member of the Chicago Cubs from 2008 to 2014, then briefly played for the Oakland Athletics before a trade sent him to the Chicago White Sox before the 2015 season. He was also an All-American wide receiver at Notre Dame.After being used primarily as a reliever, the Cubs made him a full-time starter in 2012.The feisty Carlos Zambrano was his teammate on the Cubs.
BEFORE FAMEHe played baseball, basketball, and volleyball at Valparaiso High School in Indiana.
PERSONAL LIFEHis parents are named Sam and Debora.
FUN FACTSBaseball player Jeff Samardzija were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Garnet, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Ox, it is 22 days until Jeff Samardzija next birthday.
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Jan. 01 1960
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