Anthony Telford was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams during his career. He was born on March 6, 1966, in San Jose, California, and attended San Jose State University. Telford was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft.
Telford made his Major League debut with the Orioles in 1990 and played for them until 1995. During his time with the Orioles, he was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a career record of 18-15 with a 4.39 ERA. In 1995, Telford was traded to the Montreal Expos, where he played for two seasons. He had a record of 7-8 with a 4.57 ERA during his time with the Expos.
In 1997, Telford signed with the Texas Rangers and played for them until 1999. He had a record of 9-10 with a 5.06 ERA during his time with the Rangers. Telford then signed with the San Diego Padres in 2000 and played for them until 2001. He had a record of 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA during his time with the Padres.
Telford's final season in the Major Leagues was in 2002, when he played for the Washington Nationals. He had a record of 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA during his time with the Nationals. Telford retired from professional baseball after the 2002 season.
Throughout his career, Telford was known for his versatility as a pitcher. He was able to pitch both as a starter and a reliever, and he was also able to pitch effectively from both the left and right sides of the mound. Telford was also known for his ability to throw a variety of pitches, including a fastball, curveball, slider, and changeup.
In addition to his professional baseball career, Telford also played for the United States national baseball team in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He helped lead the team to a bronze medal in the tournament.
Overall, Anthony Telford had a successful career as a professional baseball player. He played for six different teams during his career and had a career record of 38-47 with a 4.56 ERA. Telford's versatility as a pitcher and his ability to throw a variety of pitches made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
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