Matthew Dicus Capps was born on September 3,1983 and is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher.
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23 Facts About Matt Capps
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Matt Capps is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, Georgia, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship to Louisiana State University.
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Matt Capps has played in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins.
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Matt Capps was drafted by the Pirates in the 7th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft.
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Matt Capps was a starting pitcher until 2004, never advancing above A-level in the minor leagues.
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At first, Matt Capps saw time only in safe situations, but, as the season wore on, he established himself as one of the most consistent and effective relievers in the Pittsburgh bullpen.
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Matt Capps led all Major League rookie pitchers in appearances.
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Matt Capps began the 2007 season as the sole eighth inning set-up man to Torres, and through the beginning of June was among Major League Baseball's leaders in holds.
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One day later, Matt Capps recorded his first save of the season—the second of his career.
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Matt Capps started the 2008 season by earning 15 consecutive saves, before blowing his first save of the season on June 10.
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Matt Capps ended the season with 21 saves and five blown saves.
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Matt Capps was named the Delivery Man of the Month Award winner for April 2010, after recording ten saves in ten opportunities with an ERA of 0.
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Matt Capps would convert his first 16 save opportunities of the season, en route to recording 23 saves in the season's opening half, good for a tie for second in the major leagues.
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Matt Capps earned his first All-Star Game selection, voted in on the Player's Ballot.
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Matt Capps was the beneficiary of Brian McCann's three-run double in the seventh.
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On July 29,2010, Matt Capps was traded to the Minnesota Twins for catcher Wilson Ramos and left-handed pitcher Joe Testa.
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Matt Capps again became a setup man for Nathan after a dramatic loss at Target Field on July 15,2011.
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Matt Capps was re-signed to another minor league contract a day later.
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Matt Capps was assigned to Triple-A Columbus, where he pitched in 6 games before going on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.
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Matt Capps gave up 1 run in 7 innings in those 6 games with Columbus, striking out 3.
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On October 17,2013, Matt Capps signed another minor league deal with the Indians with an invitation to spring training.
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On February 29,2016, Matt Capps signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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