Joe Saunders

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Joseph Francis Saunders

Bats Left, Throws Left
Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb.
School Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Debut August 16, 2005
Born June 16, 1981 in Falls Church, VA USA

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Joe Saunders is a pitcher who made his debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2005. Back in the minors in 2006, he was called up in mid-July to start in place of the injured Kelvim Escobar. He was doing quite well in triple-A, with a record of 10-3 at the time.

He won his major league start, giving up one earned run in 7 innings, and was apparently sent back down to the minors afterwards. He came back, though, and started 13 games with a record of 7-3 in 2006.

Quote: ". . . I know I can pitch at this level. . . A lot of guys at triple A can play at this level, but there's not a spot for them". - Joe Saunders