Matt Kinney
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| Pitcher | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| August 18, 2000 for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through July 6, 2006) |
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| Wins | 19 |
| Earned Run Average | 5.29 |
| Strikeouts | 297 |
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Matthew John Kinney (b. December 16, 1976 in Bangor, Maine) is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He is currently in the minor league system of the San Francisco Giants. Kinney is a graduate of Bangor High School.
[edit] Career
Kinney made his debut in 2000 with the Minnesota Twins, going 2-2 with a 5.10 ERA in 8 starts. In 2002, he had just a 4.64 ERA with the Minnesota Twins, but went 2-7 that year. He went 13-17 with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2003 and 2004. On August 6th, 2004, Kinney was designated for assignment by the Brewers, but was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals. He would make 11 relief appearances with the Royals that season.
Kinney is best remembered for giving up Barry Bonds' 660th home run (Tying Bonds with his godfather Willie Mays.)
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