Trystan Magnuson

Trystan Stuart Gwyn Magnuson (born June 6, 1985) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics.

Trystan Magnuson
Magnuson pitching for the Lansing Lugnuts, single-A affiliates of the Toronto Blue Jays, in 2008
Pitcher
Born: (1985-06-06) June 6, 1985
Vancouver, British Columbia
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 17, 2011, for the Oakland Athletics
Last MLB appearance
August 15, 2011, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0-0
Earned run average6.14
Strikeouts11
Teams

Career

He was originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 56th pick in the 2007 MLB draft from the University of Louisville. He played in the minor leagues with the Blue Jays until being traded to the Oakland Athletics along with Daniel Farquhar for Rajai Davis after the 2010 season.[1] Magnuson made his major league debut on May 17, 2011, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He threw 1 inning and didn't give up a run. He was traded back to Toronto for cash considerations on November 4, 2011.

Magnuson started the 2013 season with the Blue Jays' Double-A affiliate New Hampshire Fisher Cats. He was released on May 7, 2013.[2]

Personal life

He is the nephew of the late National Hockey League defenseman Keith Magnuson.

Magnuson graduated with his Master's in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014 and now works as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry.

References
  1. "A's trade Rajai Davis to Jays for 2 relievers". 2010-11-18.
  2. "Recent news on Trystan Magnuson". RotoWorld.com. Retrieved May 7, 2013.


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