Matt Guerrier
| Matt Guerrier | |
|---|---|
 Matt Guerrier throws a pitch
on June 7, 2008 in Chicago | |
| Minnesota Twins – No. 54 | |
| Relief Pitcher | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| June 17, 2004, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Career statistics (through July 31, 2008) | |
| Win-Loss | 9-12 |
| Earned Run Average | 3.25 |
| Strikeouts | 207 |
| Teams | |
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Matthew Olson Guerrier (born August 2, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a major league relief pitcher, for the Minnesota Twins. He attended college at Kent State University and made his Major League debut on June 17, 2004.
Pitching Style
Guerrier throws 4 quality pitches. He throws a good fastball that sits 90-94. He throws a tight slider that sits in the mid 80s. He throws 2 different 12-6 curves, a big breaker that sits in the low 70s and a tight biting hook that sits 76-79. He also throws a quality changeup. Because he throws all 4 pitches and commands all of them very well, Guerrier is versatile and can pitch out of the pen or start if needed.[citation needed]
2008 Season
Since the Minnesota Twins lost primary setup pitcher Pat Neshek to injury early in the season, Guerrier has successfully taken over part of that role. Through July 27, 2008, he leads the team in holds with 12. [1] In 51 innings pitched, he is 6-4 with a 3.27 ERA and 43 strikeouts. [2]
References
External links
- Matt Guerrier - mlb.com
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- Matt Guerrier: The anonymous Twin (Minnesota Public Radio)
- Despite Success in the ‘Pen, Guerrier still feels like a Starter