Justin Daniel Masterson was born on March 22,1985 and is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher.
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25 Facts About Justin Masterson
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Former All-Star selection, Justin Masterson placed in the top-ten in the American League multiple categories in 2013, including wins, strikeouts, complete games, hits per nine innings pitched, and strikeouts per nine innings pitched.
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Justin Masterson was the first Red Sox pitcher since Fenway Park's 1912 opening to make his first four consecutive starts there and not lose any of them.
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Justin Masterson attended Beavercreek High School in Beavercreek, Ohio where he first played basketball and baseball as a catcher, pitcher, and first baseman.
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Justin Masterson's mother works as a teacher and his father is a pastor.
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Justin Masterson attended Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he played as a starting pitcher.
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In 2005, Justin Masterson played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
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Justin Masterson began as both a starter and reliever in his minor league career for the Lowell Spinners.
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In 2006, Justin Masterson was named to Baseball America's short season all-star team.
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Justin Masterson converted to starting pitching in early 2007, after a stint as a relief pitcher for Short Season Lowell in 2006.
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On July 7,2008, Justin Masterson was sent back to the Pawtucket Red Sox, a move manager Terry Francona stated was made to transition Justin Masterson from a starter to a relief pitcher.
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In 2009, Justin Masterson began the season in the bullpen while starting six games before being traded to the Cleveland Indians.
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On July 31,2009, Justin Masterson was traded by Boston along with minor league prospects Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Victor Martinez.
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Nevertheless, Justin Masterson seemed to save his best stuff for when he was facing his former Red Sox teammates.
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Justin Masterson completed eight innings, giving up two hits and one run while striking out 10, and earned a no-decision.
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Justin Masterson defeated Blue Jays' reigning NL Cy Young Award winner R A Dickey, acquired in the prior off-season from the New York Mets.
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Justin Masterson had offered the club extensions for $17 million per year in separate offers of two and three years, with option years, but that was more than the Indians were willing to pay.
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Justin Masterson had been on the DL due to a knee injury for nearly a month when he was traded.
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Justin Masterson agreed to a minor league deal with the Pirates on April 14,2016.
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On March 27,2017, Justin Masterson signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and he was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers to begin the season.
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Justin Masterson pitched at a low three-quarter arm-slot with a sliding motion, which some compare to Dennis Eckersley's delivery.
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Justin Masterson threw a variety of fastballs that varied in speed and break, with the speeds reaching between from the upper 80s to the mid 90s.
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Justin Masterson is a Christian and often speaks of the importance of God in his life.
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Justin Masterson spoke at the Pentagon's weekly prayer breakfast in June 2009.
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