Joseph Andrew Slusarski (born December 19, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana

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) was a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics

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 (1991–93), Milwaukee Brewers

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 (1995), Houston Astros

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 (1999–2001) and Atlanta Braves

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 (2001).

He helped the Athletics win the 1992 American League Western Division, the Astros win the 1999 and 2001 National League Central Division, and the Braves win the 2001 NL Eastern Division.

In 7 seasons he had a record of 13-21 in 118 games, with a 5.18 ERA

Earned run average

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. He was fired as pitching coach for the Frisco RoughRiders

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on May 20, 2009 and replaced by Jeff Andrews after the RoughRiders went 18-18 with a 4.56 ERA to begin the season.

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