13 Facts About Matt Andriese

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Matthew Lee Andriese is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.

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Matt Andriese previously played in Major League Baseball for the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners.

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Matt Andriese was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 37th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but did not sign with Texas.

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4.

Matt Andriese enrolled at the University of California, Riverside, to play college baseball for the UC Riverside Highlanders baseball team.

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5.

Matt Andriese signed with the Padres, and pitched for the Lake Elsinore Storm of the Class A-Advanced California League in 2012.

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6.

Matt Andriese had a strong performance with the San Antonio Missions of the Double-A Texas League in 2013, and was promoted to the Tucson Padres of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League during the season.

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Matt Andriese pitched for the Durham Bulls of the Triple-A International League during the 2014 season.

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Matt Andriese made the Rays' Opening Day roster out of spring training in 2015.

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Matt Andriese finished the 2015 season with 25 appearances and a 4.

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10.

Matt Andriese returned to Arizona for the 2019 season, making 54 appearances while accruing a 4.

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11.

On January 14,2020, Matt Andriese was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Jeremy Beasley.

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12.

On July 26,2020, Matt Andriese made his Angels debut against the Oakland Athletics, in relief of Shohei Ohtani—he pitched.

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13.

On October 29,2018, Matt Andriese was selected to the MLB All-Stars for the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.

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