Craig Breslow is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 8, 1980, in New Haven, Connecticut, and attended Yale University, where he played college baseball.
Breslow began his professional career in 2002 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres in 2005.
Over the course of his career, Breslow played for several teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was primarily used as a relief pitcher and was known for his ability to get left-handed batters out.
Breslow had a successful career, finishing with a 23-30 record, a 3.45 ERA, and 18 saves in 576 appearances. He also appeared in the postseason with the Red Sox in 2013, helping them win the World Series.
Off the field, Breslow was known for his philanthropic work. He founded the Strike 3 Foundation, which raises money for pediatric cancer research, and was awarded the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award in 2013 for his contributions to the community.
In 2017, Breslow announced his retirement from baseball. He currently works as the director of pitching for the Chicago Cubs and is also pursuing a degree in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale.
⚾