Joe Thatcher
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Thatcher with the Padres in 2008 |
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San Diego Padres — No. 50 | |
Relief Pitcher | |
Born: October 4, 1981 | |
Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
Major League Baseball debut | |
July 26, 2007 for the San Diego Padres | |
Selected MLB statistics (through 2008) |
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Win-Loss | 2-6 |
Earned Run Average | 4.24 |
Strikeouts | 30 |
Teams | |
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Joseph "Joe" Thatcher (born October 4, 1981 in Kokomo, Indiana is Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres organization. Nicknamed "The Prime Minister, and The Throw'in Kokomoan" he is 6'2" tall and weighs 230 lbs. In college he pitched for Indiana State University. He made his debut with the Padres on July 26, 2007 in Houston against the Astros. During the off season Joe resides in Kokomo, Indiana and enjoys playing golf on his down time. Both of his sisters played for for the Indiana State University Women's Basketball team. He is the son of Phil and Sara Thatcher and his father also pitched for Indiana State University.