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    Joe Blanton

    JoeBlanton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      11/12/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Bowling Green, KY
    • College
      Kentucky

    Career Stats

    • SV
      2
    • ERA
      4.38
    • K
      1284
    • WHIP
      1.34
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate11/12/1980
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceBowling Green, KY
    Debut Year2004
    CollegeKentucky

    Career History

    Washington Nationals
    Washington Nationals2017-2017 (1 Season)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    Los Angeles Dodgers2012*-2012, 2016-2016 (2 Seasons)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2015*-2015 (1 Season)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2015*-2015 (1 Season)
    Los Angeles Angels
    Los Angeles Angels2013-2013 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies2008*-2012* (5 Seasons)
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics2004-2008* (5 Seasons)

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    Buxton hits 3rd homer in 4 games, Jeffers also goes deep as Twins top Blue Jays 7-1

    Buxton hits 3rd homer in 4 games, Jeffers also goes deep as Twins top Blue Jays 7-1

    — Byron Buxton homered for the third time in four games and Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead, two-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 7- 1 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
    Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins: Game Highlights

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    San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights

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    San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights
    LHP Carlos Rodon strikes out 8 in 2nd minor league outing

    LHP Carlos Rodon strikes out 8 in 2nd minor league outing

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