- John Axford is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher.
- He was born on April 1, 1983 in Simcoe, Ontario.
- Axford played college baseball at Notre Dame and Canisius College.
- He made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2009.
- Axford has also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies and Toronto Blue Jays.
- His career ERA is 3.89 with 144 saves and 11 wins.
- In 2011, he led the National League in saves (46).
- Axford was named an All-Star in 2011 as well.
- He has pitched for Team Canada in international competition.
- As of August 2021, he is currently a free agent looking to sign with a team for the remainder of the season
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John Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. John Axford celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.
Axford led the National League in saves in 2011, when he won the Rolaids Relief Man Award.
Who is John Axford playing for?
Milwaukee Brewers (second stint) On August 2, 2021, Axford was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. The Brewers then selected his contract. After pitching only 1/3 of an inning in his return, Axford was removed from the game due to an injury.
How old is John Axford?
39 years (April 1, 1983)
Who is the best Canadian baseball player?
Who is the best MLB player from Canada? When ranking the best Canadian MLB players, Joey Votto, Larry Walker, and Russell Martin are definitely in the top 10. Other good MLB players who were born in Canada include Justin Morneau, Fergie Jenkins, Jason Bay, and Ryan Dempster.
Where does the name Axford come from?
English: habitational name from any of the places in Wiltshire and Hampshire called Axford. The first is named from Old English æsc ‘ash tree’ + ford; the second from Old English æsc + ōra ‘slope’.
Who is the only Canadian in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Fergie Jenkins, first Canadian in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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