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    Matt Thornton

    MattThornton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      15/9/1976
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Centreville, MI
    • College
      Grand Valley State

    Career Stats

    • SV
      23
    • ERA
      3.41
    • K
      642
    • WHIP
      1.28
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate15/9/1976
    BAT/THRLeft/Left
    BirthplaceCentreville, MI
    CollegeGrand Valley State

    Career History

    San Diego Padres
    San Diego Padres2016-2016 (1 Season)
    Washington Nationals
    Washington Nationals2014*-2015 (2 Seasons)
    New York Yankees
    New York Yankees2014*-2014 (1 Season)
    Boston Red Sox
    Boston Red Sox2013*-2013 (1 Season)
    Chicago White Sox
    Chicago White Sox2006-2013* (8 Seasons)
    Seattle Mariners
    Seattle Mariners2004-2005 (2 Seasons)

    MLB News

    Sources: Diamondbacks, Carlos Santana reach $2M deal

    Sources: Diamondbacks, Carlos Santana reach $2M deal

    Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, sources told ESPN.
    Dodgers bring back Siani, designate Ibanez for assignment

    Dodgers bring back Siani, designate Ibanez for assignment

    The Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment on Tuesday.
    All-Star Isaac Paredes, Astros agree to $9.35M, 1-year deal

    All-Star Isaac Paredes, Astros agree to $9.35M, 1-year deal

    All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
    Kyle Bradish beats Orioles in arbitration, will get $3.55M in '26

    Kyle Bradish beats Orioles in arbitration, will get $3.55M in '26

    Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million next season.
    Hall of Fame reveals cap picks for incoming Beltrán, Jones, Kent

    Hall of Fame reveals cap picks for incoming Beltrán, Jones, Kent

    The Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its decisions on cap picks for incoming inductees Carlos Beltrán (Mets), Andruw Jones (Braves) and Jeff Kent (Giants).
    Florida governor, Manfred voice support for Rays park in Tampa

    Florida governor, Manfred voice support for Rays park in Tampa

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday voiced support for a proposed new stadium for the Rays in Tampa, but few specifics were offered, including cost or timeline.
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