Matt Barnes
Position:
Relief Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-4, 208lb (193cm, 94kg)
Team:
Washington Nationals (majors)
Born:
June 17, 1990
in Danbury, CT
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Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (19th) of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT).
High School: Bethel HS (Bethel, CT)
School: University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2015 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 1 yr/$2M (24)
Service Time (01/2024): 8.110
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: ISE Baseball
National Team:
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USA (College)
Full Name: Matthew David Barnes
Nicknames:
Barnicles, Barnesy or Matty Backpacks
Twitter:
@mattbarnesRHP
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