Matt Miller (left-handed pitcher)
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Matthew "Matt" Lincoln Miller (born August 11, 1974 in Lubbock, Texas
) is a former left-handed
Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played for the Detroit Tigers
.
Miller attended Monterey High School
before attending Texas Tech University
, both in Lubbock, Texas. In the 1996 draft, Miller was drafted in the 2nd round by the Detroit Tigers
. Miller played collegiately with the Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team
. He made his debut May 8, 2001 for the Tigers against the Texas Rangers
.
Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The city is located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, and the home of Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University...
) is a former left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
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Miller attended Monterey High School
Monterey High School
Monterey High School can refer to the following secondary schools:*Monterey Secondary College, a school in Frankston North, Victoria, Australia formerly known as Monterey High School...
before attending Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the...
, both in Lubbock, Texas. In the 1996 draft, Miller was drafted in the 2nd round by the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
. Miller played collegiately with the Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team
Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball
The Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team represents Texas Tech University in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team competes in the Big 12 Conference and plays at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.-Early years:...
. He made his debut May 8, 2001 for the Tigers against the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
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