Glendon James Rusch

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 170 lb.

Born: November 7, 1974 in Seattle, WA
High Schools: Shorecrest HS (Shorecrest, WA), Shorecrest HS (Shoreline, WA)
Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 17th round of the 1993 amateur draft.
Signed June 7, 1993. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 6, 1997 (Age 22)   vs. MIN 8.0 IP, 4 H, 4 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): Cubs/Brewers/Mets/Royals/Rockies/... 1997-2009
Agents: Dan Evans,Lenny Strelitz, previously: Tommy Tanzer [*]
Final Game: May 13, 2009 (Age 34)   vs. HOU 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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