Matt Guerrier
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Matthew Olson Guerrier is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs.
Guerrier with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013
Guerrier pitching for the Minnesota Twins in 2006
Setup man
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In baseball, a setup man is a relief pitcher who regularly pitches before the closer. They commonly pitch the eighth inning, with the closer pitching the ninth.
Matt Guerrier
…became a mainstay of the Twins bullpen, finishing the season 2–4 with one save and a 2.35 ERA in 73 relief appearances. In 2008, the Twins lost primary setup pitcher Pat Neshek to injury early in the season and Guerrier took over part of that role for a short time. He pitched poorly in the second half, however…
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