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Matt Thornton

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1998-2016 (2004-2016)
Proper Name
Matthew J. Thornton
Positions
P (865)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-6 / 235
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
High School
Centreville (Centreville,MI)
Colleges
Grand Valley State University (Allendale,MI)
Drafted/Signed
1998-1-22-Seattle Mariners
Signing Bonus
$ 925,000
Service Time
11.129 (2015)
MLB Debut
June 27,2004
MLBAM ID
407819
Retrosheet#
thorm001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career36-46748123662.25946423.411.28

[Player Notes]

[1998] 1st Round Draft Pick (#22 overall) by the Seattle Mariners[2009] Played for United States in World Baseball Classic

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1998Everett AquaSoxNwstA-SEA-210027.0020000201.11440300003.006.750.0020.250.0027.000.00
1999Wisconsin Timber RattlersMidwASEA-22004.9125100324129.1391916125345002.1811.970.317.6710.435.831.36
2000Wisconsin Timber RattlersMidwASEA2223694.01261700390103.19459462728812261.618.190.176.277.665.141.22
2001San Bernardino StampedeCalifA+SEA-241472.52272700000157.01265644960192120111.187.220.523.4411.013.213.20
2002San Antonio MissionsTexAASEA5925153.6312120000062.0523125329448051.317.550.444.216.394.501.52
2003Inland Empire 66ersCalifA+SEA-26004.0022000009.094424140011.449.002.004.0014.004.003.50
2003San Antonio MissionsTexAASEA-26300.36440000025.183109180000.672.840.003.206.391.072.00
2003Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA5226028.0022000009.0141182351001.8914.002.003.005.0011.001.67
2004Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA5227755.2016151001083.08558484637410061.789.220.436.838.026.291.17
2004Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA4327124.1319100818032.2301515225302001.688.270.556.898.274.131.20
2005Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA1228045.21550001555057.05433331342577001.688.532.056.639.005.211.36
2006Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3729533.33630002063254.0462020521491001.247.670.833.508.173.332.33
2007Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3730444.79680001368256.1593130426553021.519.430.644.158.794.952.12
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3731532.67740001274167.1482020519773021.006.420.672.5410.292.674.05
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3732632.74700001770472.1582222520874011.087.220.622.4910.822.744.35
2010Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3733542.67610001361860.2411818320811021.016.080.452.9712.022.674.05
2011Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3734253.32620002062359.2603422321632001.369.050.453.179.505.133.00
2012Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA37354103.46740001874365.0632725417532031.238.720.552.357.343.743.12
2013Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3736033.8640000340028.0251412410211021.258.041.293.216.754.502.10
2013Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3836013.5220000320015.122660591001.7612.910.002.935.283.521.80
2014New York YankeesALMLBNYA4837032.5546000646024.2239706200041.188.390.002.197.303.283.33
2014Washington NationalsNLMLBWAS4637100.0018000218011.110000280011.067.940.001.596.350.004.00
2015Washington NationalsNLMLBWAS4638212.18600001260041.1331210211231011.067.190.442.405.012.612.09
2016Lake Elsinore StormCalifA+SDN3639016.0030000303.04320130001.6712.000.003.009.009.003.00
2016San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN4639105.8218000818017.02212112690011.6511.651.063.184.766.351.50
1998A-Total--SEA----0027.0020002001.11440300003.006.750.0020.250.0027.000.00
1999ATotal--SEA----004.9125100243129.1391916125345002.1811.970.317.6710.435.831.36
2000ATotal--SEA----694.01261700930103.19459462728812261.618.190.176.277.665.141.22
2001A+Total--SEA----1472.52272700000157.01265644960192120111.187.220.523.4411.013.213.20
2002AATotal--SEA----153.6312120000062.0523125329448051.317.550.444.216.394.501.52
2003A+,AAA,AATotal--SEA----322.70880000043.1311813416371011.086.440.833.327.683.742.31
2004AAATotal--SEA----755.2016151010083.08558484637410061.789.220.436.838.026.291.17
2004MLBTotal--SEA----124.1319100188032.2301515225302001.688.270.556.898.274.131.20
2005MLBTotal--SEA----045.21550005515057.05433331342577001.688.532.056.639.005.211.36
2006MLBTotal--CHA----533.33630006320254.0462020521491001.247.670.833.508.173.332.33
2007MLBTotal--CHA----444.79680006813256.1593130426553021.519.430.644.158.794.952.12
2008MLBTotal--CHA----532.67740007412167.1482020519773021.006.420.672.5410.292.674.05
2009MLBTotal--CHA----632.74700007017472.1582222520874011.087.220.622.4910.822.744.35
2010MLBTotal--CHA----542.67610006113860.2411818320811021.016.080.452.9712.022.674.05
2011MLBTotal--CHA----253.32620006220359.2603422321632001.369.050.453.179.505.133.00
2012MLBTotal--CHA----4103.46740007418365.0632725417532031.238.720.552.357.343.743.12
2013MLBTotal--CHA,BOS----043.7460000606043.1472018415302021.439.760.833.126.234.152.00
2014MLBTotal--NYA,WAS----131.7564000648036.0339708280051.148.250.002.007.002.253.50
2015MLBTotal--WAS----212.18600006012041.1331210211231011.067.190.442.405.012.612.09
2016A+Total--SDN----016.0030003003.04320130001.6712.000.003.009.009.003.00
2016MLBTotal--SDN----105.8218000188017.02212112690011.6511.651.063.184.766.351.50
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB36463.4174810074717023662.259427325152251642280191.288.070.713.418.723.712.56
Tot:NL (3 yrs)NL412.71960009622069.2652421419401031.218.400.522.455.173.102.11
Tot:AL (11 yrs)AL32453.4965210065114823593.052924923048232602270161.288.030.733.529.143.782.59
Tot:Minors (8 yrs)Minors31293.6911980103961482.143224819823269472482291.458.060.435.028.814.631.75
Tot:AAA (2 yrs)AAA775.4818171010092.09969566667911061.799.680.596.467.736.751.20
Tot:AA (2 yrs)AA452.6816160000087.1603426338628051.126.180.313.926.393.501.63
Tot:A+ (3 yrs)A+1482.66322900300169.013963501165209120121.217.400.593.4611.133.363.22
Tot:A (2 yrs)A694.215118003361132.2133786239712217261.739.020.206.588.285.291.26
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-0027.0020002001.11440300003.006.750.0020.250.0027.000.00

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2007Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3730P510000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
2007MLBTotal--CHA------510000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00AL2007
2013MLBTotal--CHA------4000000000000000000000AL2013
2016MLBTotal--SDN------1600000000000000000000NL2016
Tot:MLB (3 yrs)MLB6110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL1600000000000000000000
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL4510000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2003Peoria JavelinasArizona Fall LeagueAFL26029.6911000011013.0181814213100002.3812.461.389.006.9212.460.77
2006Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring29008.03820006012.123151127101012.4316.781.465.117.3010.951.43
2007Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring30000.9010000510110.061101110010.705.400.000.909.900.9011.00
2008Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring31004.6690000909.213551260001.5512.100.931.865.594.663.00
2008Chicago White SoxDivision SeriesPlayoffs31000.0030001303.12000220001.205.400.005.405.400.001.00
2009Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring32000.0001001-108.05000000000.635.630.000.000.000.000.00
2010Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring33002.4580000807.162201100000.957.360.001.2312.272.4510.00
2010American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar330027.0010000100.11110100006.0027.000.0027.000.0027.000.00
2011Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring34102.1680003808.19220191001.209.720.001.089.722.169.00
2012Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring35002.0890002918.28220370001.278.310.003.127.272.082.33
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Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2006Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring29210000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2010Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring33800000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2010American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar33100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2011Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring34100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2014Washington NationalsDivision SeriesPlayoffs37300000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2015Washington NationalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring38600000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2016San Diego PadresMLB Spring TrainingSpring39700000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Spring (5 Yrs)Spring2410000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (1 Yrs)AllStar100000000000000000000
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs300000000000000000000
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Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1999Wisconsin Timber RattlersMidwA22P25--240066001.0000.20.000.0018.1100.06
2000Wisconsin Timber RattlersMidwA23P26--629023535001.0001.30.000.0018.8100.06
2001San Bernardino StampedeCalifA+24P27--51852282300.8210.90.000.0019.3100.09
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1998Everett AquaSoxNwstA-SEA2134423-2Terry Pollreisz--dnq
1999Wisconsin Timber RattlersMidwASEA2272663-25Steve Roadcap--Lost in Finals
2000Wisconsin Timber RattlersMidwASEA2378600-26Gary Thurman--dnq
2001San Bernardino StampedeCalifA+SEA2476642-27Daren Brown--Lost in Semi-Finals
2002San Antonio MissionsTexAASEA2568724-12Dave Brundage--League Champions
2003Inland Empire 66ersCalifA+SEA2678621-2Steve Roadcap--League Champions
2003San Antonio MissionsTexAASEA2688511-4Dave Brundage--League Champions
2003Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA2666784-2Dan Rohn--dnq
2004Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA2779632-16Dan Rohn--dnq
2004Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA2763994-19Bob Melvin300,000dnq
2005Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA2869934-55Mike Hargrove323,000dnq
2006Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2990723-63Ozzie Guillen355,000dnq
2007Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3072904-68Ozzie Guillen425,000dnq
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3189741-74Ozzie Guillen875,000Lost in 1st Round (Rays)
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3279833-70Ozzie Guillen1,325,000dnq
2010Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3388742-61Ozzie Guillen2,250,000dnq
2011Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3479833-62Ozzie Guillen, Don Cooper3,000,000dnq
2012Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3585772-74Robin Ventura5,500,000dnq
2013Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3697651-20John Farrell5,500,000Won World Series (Cardinals)
2013Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3663995-40Robin Ventura5,500,000dnq
2014New York YankeesALMLBNYA3784782-46Joe Girardi3,500,000dnq
2014Washington NationalsNLMLBWAS3796661-18Matt Williams3,500,000Lost in 1st Round (Giants)
2015Washington NationalsNLMLBWAS3883792-60Matt Williams3,500,00011.129dnq
2016Lake Elsinore StormCalifA+SDN3969714-3Francisco Morales--dnq
2016San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3968945-18Andy Green1,600,000dnq
25 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2016-11-07Announced retirementNoRetired
2016-08-12Released by PadresNoFree Agt
2016-08-06Designated for AssignmentSan Diego PadresNoDFA
2016-05-29Activated from DLSan Diego PadresYesActive
2016-05-24Assigned to Lake Elsinore (A+) for rehabSan Diego PadresLake Elsinore (A+)YesDL-15
2016-04-09DL-15 Left achilles tendinitisSan Diego PadresYesDL-15
2016-04-03Contract purchased from minorsSan Diego PadresYesActive
2016-03-03Signed to Minor League ContractSan Diego PadresNoMinors
2015-11-03Granted free agencyNoFree Agt
2014-08-05Claimed off waivers from Yankees by NationalsWashington NationalsYesActive
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2002Baseball AmericaTeamSeattle Mariners10View Rankings
2004Baseball AmericaTeamSeattle Mariners19View Rankings
2005Baseball AmericaTeamSeattle Mariners26View Rankings
3 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1998Seattle Mariners925,000Signing Bonus
2004Seattle Mariners27300,000--2,313,535300,000
2005Seattle Mariners28323,000246852,476,589316,000
2006Chicago White Sox29355,000215802,699,292327,000
2007Chicago White Sox30425,000195422,824,751380,000
2008Chicago White Sox31875,000184412,925,679390,000
2009Chicago White Sox321,325,000113892,996,106400,000
2010Chicago White Sox332,250,000143123,014,572400,000
2011Chicago White Sox343,000,000132623,095,183414,000
2012Chicago White Sox355,500,00071643,213,479480,000
2013Chicago White Sox365,500,00081853,386,212490,000
2014New York Yankees373,500,000132893,818,923500,000Signed to 2-year contract for 2014-2015 ($7m) [Free agent] [2014-01-11]
2015Washington Nationals383,500,000142943,952,252507,50011.129
2016San Diego Padres391,600,00094153,966,020507,500
14 season(s)$29,378,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
65
Walks
44
Hittable
62
SO/BB
50
vsPower
62
Hitting
0
Durability
72
Team
.501

[Career Highlights]

[1995]  Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in Round #27 (#742) out of Centreville (Centreville,MI) (Did not sign)
[1998]  Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in Round #1 (#22) out of Grand Valley State ... Signing Scout: Ken Madeja ... Played for Everett AquaSox (A-)
[1999]  Played for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A)
[2000]  Played for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A) ... Finished top 10 in Midw in Walks Allowed, Home Runs per 9 Innings
[2001]  Played for San Bernardino Stampede (A+) ... Carolina League All-Star Team ... Carolina League Pitcher of the Year ... Minor League High-A All-Star Team ... Led Calif in Strikeouts ... Finished top 10 in Calif in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Games Started, Innings PItched, Walks Allowed, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[2002]  Played for San Antonio Missions (AA)
[2003]  Played for Inland Empire 66ers (A+) ... Played for San Antonio Missions (AA) ... Played for Tacoma Rainiers (AAA) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Peoria Javelinas
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