Jeremy Guthrie is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 8, 1979, in Roseburg, Oregon, and attended Stanford University, where he played college baseball.
Guthrie was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2002 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 2004. He played for the Indians for three seasons before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2007.
Guthrie spent five seasons with the Orioles, during which he established himself as a reliable starting pitcher. He had a career-best season in 2010, when he posted a 3.83 ERA and won 11 games.
In 2012, Guthrie was traded to the Colorado Rockies, where he struggled with the high altitude and posted a 6.35 ERA in 15 starts. He was then traded to the Kansas City Royals, where he found success as a starting pitcher and helped the team reach the World Series in 2014.
Guthrie signed with the Royals for the 2015 season but struggled with his performance and was eventually moved to the bullpen. He became a free agent after the season and signed with the Texas Rangers for the 2016 season.
Guthrie struggled with injuries and poor performance during his time with the Rangers, and he was released in August 2016. He signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals for the 2017 season but was released in March of that year.
Overall, Guthrie had a solid career as a starting pitcher, posting a 91-109 record with a 4.42 ERA in 306 games (273 starts). He was known for his durability and work ethic, and he was respected by his teammates and coaches throughout his career.
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