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Joseph Matthew Blanton Wiki Biography
Joseph Matthew Blanton (born December 11, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. After playing for the University of Kentucky, Blanton was drafted by the Oakland Athletics and played for several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams between 2004 and 2013. While pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series, Blanton hit a home run and was the winning pitcher in the fourth game.
| Full Name | Joe Blanton |
| Net Worth | $22 Million |
| Salary | 4 million USD |
| Date Of Birth | December 10, 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Weight | 116 kg |
| Profession | Baseball player |
| Education | University of Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | LeeAndra Blanton |
| Parents | Carolyn Blanton, Joe Blanton |
| IMDB |
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| 1 | Selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (24th pick) of the 2002 amateur draft out of the University of Kentucky. |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is It Real? | 2005 | TV Series documentary special thanks – 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Night Baseball | 2004-2012 | TV Series | Himself – Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher / Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher / Himself – Oakland Athletics Pitcher / … |
| 2006 American League Championship Series | 2006 | TV Series | Himself – Oakland Athletics Pitcher |
| Rome Is Burning | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
