Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has handed away at age 37, studies Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com.
Matusz, a left-hander, starred on the College of San Diego. The Orioles drafted him fourth total in 2008. The 6’5″ hurler reached the majors by the top of his first full skilled season. He took a full slate of 32 turns by means of the rotation the next 12 months. Matusz posted a 4.30 earned run common throughout 175 2/3 innings and completed fifth in AL Rookie of the Yr balloting.
After working into some struggles over the following two seasons, Matusz moved to the bullpen. He tossed round 50 innings with an ERA of three.53 or higher in every season between 2013-15. Baltimore traded Matusz to Atlanta early within the ’16 season. The Braves launched him with out getting him right into a sport, however he returned to the majors with the Cubs later within the 12 months. Matusz completed his profession with stints in Triple-A, Mexico and impartial ball.
Over elements of eight seasons, Matusz pitched to a 4.92 ERA by means of 528 2/3 innings. He gained 27 video games and recorded 462 strikeouts. He began 69 of his 280 MLB appearances. MLBTR sends our condolences to Matusz’s household, mates and former teammates.
