Tony Barnette

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Tony Barnette
Tony Barnette, 2015 Japan Series.jpg
Barnette pitching for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in 2015 Japan Series
Texas Rangers – No. 43
Pitcher
Born: (1983-11-09) November 9, 1983 (age 40)
Anchorage, Alaska
Bats: Right Throws: Right
NPB debut
April 2, 2010, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
NPB statistics
(through 2015)
Win–loss record 11–19
Earned run average 3.58
Strikeouts 336
Teams

Anthony Lee "Tony" Barnette (born November 9, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

Career

Originally hailing from Federal Way, Washington, he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He went on to go to Arizona State University, where he pitched with the Sun Devils.[1] Barnette was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He played in the Diamondbacks' organization through 2009, at which point he signed with the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball.

With the conclusion of the 2015 NPB season, his sixth year with the Yakult Swallows, Barnette had appeared in 260 games as a relief pitcher, compiling an 11-19 record and 97 saves, with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP.

Barnette signed a two-year deal with the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball on December 15, 2015.[2]

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