MATT THORNTON
P
Ht/Wt 6’6’’, 235 lbs
Bats/Throws L / L
Experience 13 years
Debut Jun 27, 2004
Born Sep 15, 1976 (48 yrs) Three Rivers, Michigan
Hometown Allendale, Michigan
Drafted Drafted by Seattle in 1998 (1st round).
Season Stats
Pitcher
W
Wins
L
Losses
ERA
Earned Run Average
G
Games
GS
Games Started
CG
Complete Games
SHO
Shutouts
SV
Saves
HLD
Holds
IP
Innings Pitched
H
Hits Allowed
R
Runs Allowed
ER
Earned Runs
HR
Home Runs Allowed
BB
Walks
SO
Strikeouts
WHIP
Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2016-11-08 Announced his retirement.
2016-08-11 Released by the San Diego Padres.
2016-08-06 Designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres.
2016-05-28 Missed 49 games (left achilles).
2016-04-08 Left Achilles, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 4th, 2016).
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