Joe Saunders

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5+2⁄3 innings with four strikeouts. He became a free agent following the season.

Seattle Mariners

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Saunders with the Mariners

On February 12, 2013, Saunders agreed to a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners. [10] Over his first six weeks of the season, he pitched very well at home in Safeco Field and extremely poorly in his road outings. This pattern coupled with previous good numbers at Safeco Field earned him the slightly pejorative sobriquet "Safeco Joe." [11] Although he pitched slightly better at home than on the road, his home ERA was at 4.99 in 13 starts, while on the road his ERA was 5.45 in 19 starts. Saunders finished with a record of 11-16 and a 5.26 ERA for the M's.

Texas Rangers

On March 4, 2014, Saunders signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers. [12] He was designated for assignment on July 1, 2014. [13] Saunders was released on July 4. [14]

Kansas City Royals

On July 8, 2014, Saunders signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals and was assigned to the Triple-A Omaha Royals. [15] After four starts and an ERA of 6.75 at Triple-A, he was released by the team on July 30.

Baltimore Orioles (second stint)

On August 5, 2014, Saunders returned to the Baltimore Orioles, signing a minor league contract with the club. He was called up to the big leagues on September 1 as part of the September roster expansion [16] He became a free agent following the season.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On February 20, 2015, Saunders signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. He opted out of his minor league deal with the Mariners on May 1, 2015. [17]

Scouting report

Saunders has never been a strikeout pitcher, having a K/9 of less than 6. He has been durable throughout his career. Saunders relies on a fastball at around 89 to 91 MPH with sink to it, a curveball, a slider and his best pitch, a changeup. [18]

Personal life

Saunders is married to his Virginia Tech classmate and former Hokie softball player, the former Shanel Garofalo. The couple has three daughters. He described himself in an interview, "My personality is laid back and very low key. I like to have fun, and I like to hang out and be with family and friends. Then, once I get on the field, everything changes. I don’t think about any family, any friends, any babies, or anyone at all. Once I’m out there on that mound, I’m all business. I don’t think about anything except getting that hitter out any way I can." [19]

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Joe Saunders
Joe Saunders with the Texas Rangers.jpg
Saunders with the Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (1981-06-16) June 16, 1981 (age 43)
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 16, 2005, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 2014, for the Baltimore Orioles
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