Michael Christopher Stutes (twitter: @mikestutes)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: September 4, 1986 in Metairie, LA
High School: Lake Oswego HS (Lake Oswego, OR)
Schools: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA)
Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th round of the 2008 amateur draft.
Signed June 11, 2008. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 25, 2011 (Age 24)   vs. ARI 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Team: Phillies 2011-2012
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 1.157, Arb Eligible: 2014, Free Agent: 2018 [*],
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• 10/26 Phillies Nation: Stutesy the Silver Lining: The 2011 Phillies Nation Player Reviews continue today, with Michael Stutes… The Phillies entered Spring Training with righthanded...
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• 8/30 Philly Phanatics: Phillies need to avoid mad dash to finish line: The Phillies are scheduled to play 33 games during the final 31 days of the regular season. It’s important for the Phillies...
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• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Michael Stutes plays catch: Philadelphia Phillies RP Michael Stutes (back) played catch before the game Wednesday, May 18, and is hoping to be ready to pitch...[+] by Friday, May 20.
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• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Michael Stutes departs with injuryPhiladelphia Phillies RP Michael Stutes (undisclosed) left his appearance Tuesday, May 17, due to an undisclosed injury....[+] Philadelphia Phillies RP Michael Stutes (undisclosed) left his appearance Tuesday, May 17, due to an undisclosed injury.
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