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Meet Jordan Zimmermann

The marquis on the Fox Theatre welcomes new Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman in Detroit on Nov. 30, 2015. The Tigers agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann.
The marquis on the Fox Theatre welcomes new Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman in Detroit on Nov. 30, 2015. The Tigers agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann.
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Tigers vice president and general manager Al Avila, left, hands the Tigers hat to Jordan Zimmermann during the press conference.
Tigers vice president and general manager Al Avila, left, hands the Tigers hat to Jordan Zimmermann during the press conference.
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New Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann shakes hands with Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, right, during the press conference.
New Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann shakes hands with Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, right, during the press conference.
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Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann answers questions from the media next to Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, right.
Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann answers questions from the media next to Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, right.
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Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, right, answers a question from the media next to pitcher Jordan Zimmermann during the press conference.
Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, right, answers a question from the media next to pitcher Jordan Zimmermann during the press conference.
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Fox Sports Detroit broadcaster John Keating, left, interviews Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann at the Tiger Club.
Fox Sports Detroit broadcaster John Keating, left, interviews Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann at the Tiger Club.
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Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann poses for a photo for team photographer Mark Cunningham at Comerica Park.
Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann poses for a photo for team photographer Mark Cunningham at Comerica Park.
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Jordan Zimmermann, 29, went to college at Wisconsin-Stevens Point and was a walk-on on the baseball team.
Jordan Zimmermann, 29, went to college at Wisconsin-Stevens Point and was a walk-on on the baseball team.
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Jordan Zimmermann was drafted by the Nationals in the second round in 2007.
Jordan Zimmermann was drafted by the Nationals in the second round in 2007.
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Jordan Zimmermann led the National League in wins in 2013 with 19.
Jordan Zimmermann led the National League in wins in 2013 with 19.
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Jordan Zimmermann led the NL in walks per nine innings in 2014 with 1.307.
Jordan Zimmermann led the NL in walks per nine innings in 2014 with 1.307.
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Jordan Zimmermann has made two All-Star Game appearances, in 2013 and 2014.
Jordan Zimmermann has made two All-Star Game appearances, in 2013 and 2014.
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Jordan Zimmermann has had at least 12 wins in each of the last three seasons.
Jordan Zimmermann has had at least 12 wins in each of the last three seasons.
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Jordan Zimmermann's career record in seven seasons with the Nationals is 70-50.
Jordan Zimmermann's career record in seven seasons with the Nationals is 70-50.
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Jordan Zimmermann has a career ERA of 3.32 and a career WHIP of 1.16.
Jordan Zimmermann has a career ERA of 3.32 and a career WHIP of 1.16.
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Jordan Zimmermann has 903 strikeouts against 221 walks in seven MLB seasons.
Jordan Zimmermann has 903 strikeouts against 221 walks in seven MLB seasons.
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Jordan Zimmermann has logged at least 26 starts in each of the last four seasons with a high of 33 in 2015.
Jordan Zimmermann has logged at least 26 starts in each of the last four seasons with a high of 33 in 2015.
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Jordan Zimmermann was born on May 23, 1986, in Auburndale, Wisconsin.
Jordan Zimmermann was born on May 23, 1986, in Auburndale, Wisconsin.
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Jordan Zimmermann played four years of varsity baseball at Auburndale High in Wisconsin.
Jordan Zimmermann played four years of varsity baseball at Auburndale High in Wisconsin.
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Jordan Zimmermann pitched a no-hitter against the Marlins in 2014 on the last day of the regular season.
Jordan Zimmermann pitched a no-hitter against the Marlins in 2014 on the last day of the regular season.
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Jordan Zimmermann's no-hitter in 2014 was the first in Nationals history.
Jordan Zimmermann's no-hitter in 2014 was the first in Nationals history.
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Jordan Zimmermann was 13-10 with 164 strikeouts and 39 walks over 201.2 innings in 2015.
Jordan Zimmermann was 13-10 with 164 strikeouts and 39 walks over 201.2 innings in 2015.
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