Ty Taubenheim

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**Ty Taubenheim**
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Toronto Blue Jays — No. 48
Pitcher
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
May 20, 2006 for the Toronto Blue Jays
Selected MLB statistics (through January 8, 2007)
ERA	4.89
Wins	1
Losses	5
Former teams
Milwaukee Brewers (2003-2005, minor leagues only) Toronto Blue Jays (2006-Present)

Ty Andrew Taubenheim (born 17 November 1982 in Bellingham, WA) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is 6'5", 200 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 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 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 features a 90-mph sinking fastball, a slider and a changeup.

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While Taubenheim warms up on the mound before home games, "Black Shuck" by The Darkness plays over the Rogers Centre speakers.

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Persondata
NAME	Taubenheim, Ty Andrew
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Toronto Blue Jays pitcher
DATE OF BIRTH	17 November 1982
PLACE OF BIRTH	Bellingham, Washington
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH