Brian Matusz, LHP - Baltimore Orioles (#17)

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Birthdate: 2/11/87
Drafted: 1st Round (4th pick) - 2008
College: University of San Diego
2013 Salary: $1,600,000
Service Time: 2.156 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $1.6M (2013); Arbitration Eligible
Major League Debut: 8/4/2009
Bats: L
Throws: L
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190

Latest Player Updates
01/18/13 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
08/24/12 - recalled from minors
06/02/12 - optioned to minors
08/16/11 - recalled from minors
06/30/11 - optioned to minors
06/01/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
04/03/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 30th (intercostal strain); could miss 3-6 weeks

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Prospect Rankings (MLB)
2010 Baseball America #5
2010 MLB.com #5

Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2010 Baseball America #1 Tools: Best curveball, Best changeup, Best control
2010 Baseball Prospectus #1
2010 Baseball-Intellect #1