Matt Guerrier
Matt Guerrier throws a pitch on June 7, 2008 in Chicago
Minnesota Twins — No. 54
Relief pitcher
Born: August 2, 1978 (1978-08-02) (age 31) Cleveland, Ohio
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 17, 2004 for the Minnesota Twins
Career statistics (through 2009 season)
Win-Loss	14-18
Earned run average	3.41
Strikeouts	268
Teams
Minnesota Twins (2004-present)

Matthew Olson Guerrier (born August 2, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, for the Minnesota Twins. He attended college at Kent State University, and made his major league debut on June 17, 2004.

Contents 1 Pitching style 2 2008 season 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Pitching style

Guerrier throws four quality pitches. He throws a good fastball that sits 90-94. He throws a tight slider that sits in the mid 80s. He throws 2 different 12-6 curves, a big breaker that sits in the low 70s and a tight biting hook that sits 76-79. He also throws a quality changeup. Because he throws four pitches and commands all of them very well, Guerrier is versatile and can pitch out of the pen or start if needed.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] 2008 season

Since the Minnesota Twins lost primary setup pitcher Pat Neshek to injury early in the season, Guerrier took over part of that role for a short time. He pitched poorly in the second half, however, sporting an 8.88 ERA.

In 76.3 innings, he was 6-9 with a 5.19 ERA.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ ESPN - Matt Guerrier Stats, News, Photos - Minnesota Twins

[edit] External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
• Matt Guerrier: The anonymous Twin (Minnesota Public Radio)
• Despite Success in the ‘Pen, Guerrier still feels like a Starter

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