
Matt Thornton
- #38 RP
- Throws: L, Bats: L
- Boston Red Sox
- Birth DateSeptember 15, 1976 (Age: 37)
- BirthplaceCentreville, MI
- Experience9 years
- CollegeGrand Valley State
- Ht/Wt6-6, 235 lbs.
2013 Season
| ERA | SV | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.74 | 0 | 30 | 1.43 |
Career | |||
| 3.53 | 23 | 582 | 1.29 |
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STATS
| GP | GS | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | W | L | SV | HLD | BLSV | WHIP | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Regular Season | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.1 | 47 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 1.43 | 3.74 |
| Career | 606 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 568.1 | 506 | 240 | 223 | 48 | 226 | 582 | 32 | 42 | 23 | 170 | 30 | 1.29 | 3.53 |
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MATT THORNTON NEWS FEED
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Sox lose on road but win home-field edge
BALTIMORE -- Takeaways on a night when the Red Sox could safely turn their attention to the postseason after Oakland's loss late Saturday afternoon assured them of the league's best record and home-field advantage throughout the postseason:* John Farrell, on finishing ahead of the Athletics, and the Fenway Factor in October:"It's a tribute to the guys in uniform, the way they've come in and competed every day to put ourselves in position to secure home-field advantage.
about 3 days ago | Gordon Edes |
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Edes: Thornton on fence for Sox playoff pen
Matt Thornton faces stiff bullpen competition for a postseason roster spot.
about 5 days ago | Gordon Edes |
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Red Sox still have regular-season to-do list
The Red Sox still have things to accomplish during the regular season.
about 15 days ago | Gordon Edes |
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Plenty to like in rout of Orioles
BOSTON -- Six things to like about the 13-2 thrashing the Red Sox gave to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night:* Of all of Ben Cherington’s signings in the offseason, the one that drew the most industry snickers was the three-year, $39 million deal he gave to Shane Victorino, who last summer had been cast off by the Phillies and then rendered irrelevant by the Dodgers, the team that had traded for him, when they acquired Carl Crawford from the Red Sox.
about 35 days ago | Gordon Edes |
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Red Sox activate reliever Thornton from DL
The Red Sox activated left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton from the 15-day disabled list for Sunday night's game against the Dodgers, optioning right-handed reliever Brayan Villarreal to open a roster spot.
about 37 days ago |
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Thornton activated; Villarreal sent down
The Red Sox activated left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton from the 15-day disabled list for Sunday night's game against the Dodgers, optioning right-handed reliever Brayan Villarreal to open a roster spot.
about 37 days ago | ESPNBoston.com |
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Buchholz could have rehab start Sunday
SAN FRANCISCO -- Clay Buchholz threw three innings in a simulated game on Tuesday. He used all of his pitches and said his recovering shoulder felt very good.
about 42 days ago | Joe Stiglich, Special to ESPNBoston.com |
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Pregame notes: Napoli day-to-day
BOSTON -- Some quick hits before the series finale between the Red Sox and Yankees at Fenway Park: * Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli remains day-to-day with a left foot injury.
about 44 days ago | Joe McDonald |
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Sox starting the slow rise from the ashes
CHICAGO -- Finally elevated enough to be able to look down at rock bottom, the Chicago White Sox were able lament Wednesday's missed opportunities against the Detroit Tigers while still knowing that a better brand of baseball has arrived.
about 48 days ago | Doug Padilla |
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Farrell continues to juggle bullpen
HOUSTON -- Red Sox manager John Farrell continued to juggle his bullpen on Wednesday to counter the piling injuries and fatigue. Farrell said placing left-handed reliever Matt Thornton on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain was not something the team wanted to do, but had to out of necessity.
about 55 days ago | Jordan Godwin, Special to ESPNBoston.com |
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