Matt Guerrier
Baseball pitcher with Minnesota Twins
Born
August 2nd, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Minnesota Twins. Made his debut in 2004 and played for several teams over his career. Recognized for his durability and ability to pitch in high-leverage situations.
Appeared in 487 MLB games
Pitched for Minnesota Twins
Contributed to the team during multiple playoff runs
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