Blake Snell is a professional baseball pitcher known for his time in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on November 4, 1992, in Seattle, Washington. Snell was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011 and made his MLB debut in 2016. He gained recognition for his impressive strikeout ability and unique pitching style. In 2018, Snell won the American League Cy Young Award, which is given to the best pitchers in the league. He played a key role in helping the Rays reach the postseason during his tenure. In 2021, he joined the San Diego Padres, continuing his career in the MLB.