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    Matt Barnes

    MattBarnes

    Washington Nationals
    • Washington Nationals
    • #41
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.93 m, 94 kg
    • Birthdate
      17/6/1990 (35)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Danbury, CT
    • Status
      Minors

    2024 season stats

    • SV
      0
      150+
    • ERA
      6.75
    • K
      10
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.50
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