Levi Jared Burton was born on June 2,1981 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
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18 Facts About Jared Burton
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Jared Burton played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins.
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Jared Burton attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
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Jared Burton was originally selected by the Oakland Athletics in the eighth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.
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Jared Burton lost his remaining eligibility at Western Carolina by signing with Oakland on June 12,2002.
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Jared Burton followed up his 2002 season with 15 appearances for the Kane County Cougars in 2003.
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The 2004 season was less consistent for Jared Burton, splitting time between two of the Athletics farm teams, the Arizona League Athletics and the Modesto A's.
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Jared Burton made his major league debut on April 4,2007 and pitched in one third of an inning while walking three.
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Two days earlier it was reported that Jared Burton did not have to go on the disabled list, but he was bothered by it in a bullpen session the day before he was due back.
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Jared Burton began the 2011 season on the DL and was shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation on April 9.
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On November 11,2011, Jared Burton signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.
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On February 16,2015, Jared Burton signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and was invited to spring training.
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Jared Burton didn't get to pitch in the Bronx, as he was released on March 26,2015.
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On March 29,2015, Jared Burton was re-signed by the Yankees to a minor league contract.
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Jared Burton signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on May 24,2015, and was sent to Triple-A Round Rock Express.
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On January 22,2016, still a free agent, Jared Burton was suspended fifty games for a second positive test for a drug of abuse.
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On December 10,2016, Jared Burton expressed interest in a comeback, but as of 2020 still remains unsigned.
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