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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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