T.J. Stanton
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Travis James Stanton
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 230 lb.
- Born May 4, 1981 in Palatka, FL USA
[edit] Biographical information
T.J. Stanton was a 27th round pick of the Atlanta Braves in 2002 but did not sign. In 2004, he signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes, going 5-5 with a 4.72 ERA. He then signed with the Los Angeles Angels. He split 2005 between the Cedar Rapids Kernels (4-4, 4 Sv, 4.62 in 35 G, .322 opponent average) and AZL Angels (0 R in 1 2/3 IP). He pitched in 2006 for the St. Paul Saints (5-7, 5.90), New Jersey Jackals (0-1, 6.75) and Les Capitales de Québec (1-0, Sv, 1 R in 9 IP). He spent 2007 with Les Capitales, going 5-7 with 6 saves and a 5.30 ERA but striking out 60 in 52 2/3 IP. In 2008, he went 6-4 with a 3.90 ERA for Québec.
Stanton signed with the Rouen Huskies for 2009. In his debut, he struck out 12 and allowed one run in six innings in a win over the Templiers de Sénart.
[edit] Quotes
"A colossus with a heart of gold and a rubber arm, that would be the best description of TJ Stanton, a right handed pitcher with a fearsome fastball." Mario Morissette, sportswriter for MédiaMatinQuébec [1]
