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18 Facts About Jason Schmidt

1.

Jason David Schmidt was born on January 29,1973, and is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.

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Jason Schmidt was named Washington's Gatorade State Player of the Year and All-State MVP in baseball.

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3.

Jason Schmidt was offered a scholarship to the University of Arizona but chose to sign with the Atlanta Braves after they drafted him in the eighth round of the 1991 MLB Draft.

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4.

Jason Schmidt worked his way through the Braves farm system from 1992 to 1995, playing with the Pulaski Braves, Macon Braves, Durham Bulls, Greenville Braves and Richmond Braves.

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5.

Jason Schmidt made his major league debut in relief on April 28,1995, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Jason Schmidt recorded his first ML victory in his first start, pitching eight scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on September 3,1995.

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7.

Jason Schmidt then switched to number 22 for the remainder of his stay with the team, and wore number 29 after leaving the Pirates.

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8.

Jason Schmidt was then acquired by the Giants in 2001 with John Vander Wal in exchange for Armando Rios and Ryan Vogelsong.

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9.

Jason Schmidt went on to win thirteen again in 2002 when the Giants made a World Series appearance, but lost to the Anaheim Angels.

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10.

Jason Schmidt started Games 1 and 5 of the 2002 World Series, picking up the win in Game 1 and a no-decision in Game 5.

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11.

Jason Schmidt was an All-Star this year as well as the league leader with a 2.

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12.

Jason Schmidt placed second to Eric Gagne in the 2003 National League Cy Young Award voting.

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13.

On May 18,2004, Jason Schmidt pitched a one-hitter against the Chicago Cubs and Matt Clement.

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14.

Jason Schmidt pitched a one-hitter against the Boston Red Sox one month later on June 20,2004.

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15.

Jason Schmidt set a San Francisco single-season record of 251 strikeouts, which was broken when Tim Lincecum struck out 265 in 2008.

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16.

Jason Schmidt struck out the final three batters of the game, starting with cleanup hitter Miguel Cabrera, Josh Willingham and Jeremy Hermida.

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17.

Jason Schmidt started three games after his return from the DL, the last two created more concern.

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18.

Jason Schmidt went five innings, allowed three runs and picked up the win.

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