T. J. Tucker Explained

T. J. Tucker
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:20 August 1978
Birth Place:Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 3
Debutyear:2000
Debutteam:Montreal Expos
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 17
Finalyear:2005
Finalteam:Washington Nationals
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:13–9
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.57
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:140
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Thomas John "T. J." Tucker (born August 20, 1978) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Choosing to forgo his scholarship offer to kick for the University of Florida Tucker was drafted 47th overall in the MLB draft by the Montreal Expos. He pitched for the Montreal Expos in, and from to, and for the Washington Nationals in after they relocated from Montreal.

In, Tucker pitched for the Bridgeport Bluefish until his release on August 22. He had a 7.39 ERA in 34 games.

Personal life

Tucker attended River Ridge High School in New Port Richey, Florida. Tucker was an owner and Director of Operations with Z&T Lawn and Landscape in Palm Harbor, Florida.