MATT
THORNTON
P
Ht/Wt
6’6’’,
235 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
L
Experience
13
years
Debut
Jun 27, 2004
Born
Sep 15, 1976
(47 yrs)
Three Rivers, Michigan
Hometown
Allendale, Michigan
Drafted
Drafted by Seattle in 1998 (1st round).
Season Stats
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| W Wins
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L Losses
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ERA Earned Run Average
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G Games
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CG Complete Games
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SHO Shutouts
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SV Saves
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HLD Holds
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IP Innings Pitched
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H Hits Allowed
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R Runs Allowed
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ER Earned Runs
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HR Home Runs Allowed
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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WHIP Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2016-11-08 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2016-08-11 |
Released by the San Diego Padres.
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| 2016-08-06 |
Designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres.
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| 2016-05-28 |
Missed 49 games (left achilles).
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| 2016-04-08 |
Left Achilles, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 4th, 2016).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2010 |
| California League (A) | Most Valuable Pitcher Most Valuable Pitcher | 2001 |
| Class A+ | All-Star Team Baseball America | 2001, 2001 |
Scouting Report
A towering left-hander, he boasted an explosive fastball and good slider. Was effective against both right-handed and left-handed hitters, but was especially tough on lefty bats. Struck out batters at an impressive rate. At times, he lacked command of his fastball. That often led him down the wrong pitching path. Could struggle to keep the ball down in the strike zone, so when his heater flattened out it could be hit a long way.
Long Range Potential: Solid, hard-throwing left-hander.
