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    MattThornton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      15/9/1976
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Centreville, MI
    • 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
    Debut Year2004
    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)

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