Ty Taubenheim
Pittsburgh Pirates — No. --
Pitcher
Born: November 17, 1982 (1982-11-17) (age 27) Bellingham, Washington
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 20, 2006 for the Toronto Blue Jays
Career statistics (through 2008 season)
Win-Loss	1-5
Earned run average	5.09
Strikeouts	34
Teams
Toronto Blue Jays (2006-2007) Pittsburgh Pirates (2008)

Ty Andrew Taubenheim (born November 17, 1982 in Bellingham, Washington) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He is 6'6", 250 lb (110 kg)., and throws and bats right-handed. Taubenheim features a 90 mph (140 km/h) sinking fastball, a slider, and a changeup.

[edit] Career

Taubenheim was drafted in the 19th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.

He was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Brewers along with Lyle Overbay for David Bush, Zach Jackson and Gabe Gross on December 7, 2005.

Taubenheim made his major league debut with the Blue Jays in 2006, but finished the year 0-5 as a starter. He earned his first win in a relief appearance against the Atlanta Braves on June 22, 2006, pitching just 0.2 innings and allowing one hit, but no runs.

He was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Blue Jays after the 2007 season.

Taubenheim was released by the Pirates on September 2, 2008, to make room on the 40-man roster for infielder Luis Cruz, but was re-signed to a minor league contract in January 2009.

[edit] External links

• Career statistics and player information from ESPN, or The Baseball Cube
• Minor League Splits and Situational Stats

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