Ty Taubenheim
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| Pittsburgh Pirates — No. 27 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 17, 1982 | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| May 20, 2006 for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through 2007) |
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| Win-Loss | 1-5 |
| Earned Run Average | 4.89 |
| Strikeouts | 26 |
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Ty Andrew Taubenheim (born November 17, 1982 in Bellingham, Washington) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is 6'6", 250 lbs., and throws and bats right-handed.
Taubenheim was drafted in the 19th round of the 2003 Amateur Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. He was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Brewers along with Lyle Overbay for David Bush, Zach Jackson and Gabe Gross on December 7, 2005.
Taubenheim made his major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2006, but finished the year 0-5 as a starter. He earned his first win in a relief appearance against the Atlanta Braves on June 22, 2006, pitching just 0.2 innings and allowing one hit but no runs.
Taubenheim was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Toronto Blue Jays after the 2007 season.
Taubenheim features a 90-mph sinking fastball, a slider and a changeup.
[edit] Trivia
- When Taubenheim warmed up on the mound before home games playing for the Blue Jays, "Black Shuck" by The Darkness played over the Rogers Centre speakers.
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| NAME | Taubenheim, Ty Andrew |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Toronto Blue Jays pitcher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 17 November 1982 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bellingham, Washington |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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