Matt Lindstrom

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Matt Lindstrom
Lindstrom with the Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1980-02-11) February 11, 1980 (age 44)
Rexburg, Idaho, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 4, 2007, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 2014, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record17–21
Earned run average3.68
Strikeouts327
Teams

Matthew Raymond Lindstrom (born February 11, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox.

College career

Lindstrom played college baseball at Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho).

Professional career

New York Mets

Lindstrom was selected by the

K/9 rate showed. This earned him a promotion to Brooklyn where Lindstrom would finish out the 2003
season well, as he compiled a 7–3 record with a 3.44 ERA.

In

BB/9
. The righty found himself back at Capital City midway through the season, where his numbers improved slightly, as he posted a 3–2 record with a 3.21 ERA and much-improved control, with a 1.61 BB/9.

At age 25, Lindstrom began the

Binghamton, in what was determined to be a make-or-break year for his career. Lindstrom went 2–5 with an ERA of 5.40 with eye-popping walk and home run rates of 6.75 BB/9 and 1.35 HR/9 in thirty-five games (ten starts, as the troubled righty was switched to bullpen
duty midway through the season).

Florida Marlins

Lindstrom pitching for the Florida Marlins in June 2007

On November 20,

Puerto Rican Winter League
in the 06-07 offseason, his fastball was clocked at 102 mph.

On May 17, 2007, while pitching in the 8th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, Lindstrom's fastball was clocked at 102 mph on the stadium scoreboard.[1]

Lindstrom picked up his first MLB

win against the Brewers in Milwaukee
on June 2, 2007.

In the final game of the 2008 regular season, Lindstrom earned a save versus the New York Mets. He threw the final pitch during actual game-play of Shea Stadium (Tom Seaver would throw a "final pitch" during the post-game activities).

Houston Astros

On December 9, 2009, Lindstrom was dealt to the Houston Astros for minor leaguers Robert Bono, Luis Bryan and a player to be named later, which became Rule 5 draft pick Jorge Jimenez, a third baseman selected from the Red Sox organization.[2] On March 30, 2010, Lindstrom was named the Astros' closer for the 2010 season.[3][4]

Colorado Rockies

After the 2010 season, Lindstrom was traded to the Colorado Rockies for two minor league pitchers: Wes Musick and Jonnathan Aristil.[5][6]

Baltimore Orioles

On February 6, 2012, Lindstrom was traded with

Jason Hammel to the Baltimore Orioles for starter Jeremy Guthrie. He had early success, not giving up an earned run on the season until May 10, the day before he was placed on the disabled list with an injury to his right middle finger. He began his minor league rehab assignment on June 22. Lindstrom returned on June 27 and had a 2.72 ERA on the season when he was dealt to the Arizona Diamondbacks.[7]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On August 26, 2012, Lindstrom was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Joe Saunders.

On November 1, 2012, Lindstrom's option was declined by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Chicago White Sox

On January 19, 2013, Lindstrom was signed to a 1-year deal by the Chicago White Sox with a 2014 option.[8] His 2014 option was picked up on October 31, 2013, which was worth $4 million.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On February 17, 2015, Lindstrom signed a minor league contract with the

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[9]
He was released by the Angels on March 28.

Second stint with the White Sox

On April 2, 2015, he signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. On April 9, 2015, he was assigned to AAA Charlotte Knights. He was later released on July 10.

International career

Lindstrom was selected for the Team USA at the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

References

  1. ^ Frisaro, Joe (May 17, 2007). "Marlins win second straight vs. Bucs". MLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  2. ^ Frisaro, Joe (2009-12-10). "Marlins deal Lindstrom to Astros". MLB.com. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
  3. ^ Fallas, Bernardo (2010-03-30). "Astros name Lindstrom closer; Towles wins catcher's job". Chron.com. Archived from the original on 2010-04-03. Retrieved 2010-12-24.
  4. ^ McTaggart, Brian (2010-03-30). "Lindstrom named closer". MLB.com. Tag's Lines blog. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
  5. ^ Harding, Thomas (2010-12-23). "Hardball in the Rockies: Rockies acquire Lindstrom from Astros". Harding.mlblogs.com. Archived from the original on 2010-12-27. Retrieved 2010-12-24.
  6. ^ Muskat, Carrie (2010-12-23). "Astros deal Matt Lindstrom to Rox, get two prospects". m.astros.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-12-24.
  7. ^ "Matt Lindstrom — 2012 Pitching Gamelog". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  8. ^ Silva, Drew (January 19, 2013). "White Sox sign right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Adams, Steve (February 17, 2015). "Angels Sign Matt Lindstrom To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 17, 2015.

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