• Full name Matthew Jacob Russell
  • Born 03/28/1999 in Kansas City, MO
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Missouri State
  • Drafted in the 40th round (1,195th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2017.
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    Upper 80s to low 90s with a solid slider and a good arm action.

Career Transactions

  • Reading Fightin Phils released RHP Matt Russell.
  • Reading Fightin Phils activated RHP Matt Russell.
  • Reading Fightin Phils transferred RHP Matt Russell to the Development List.
  • RHP Matt Russell assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
  • Jersey Shore BlueClaws activated RHP Matt Russell.
  • Jersey Shore BlueClaws transferred RHP Matt Russell to the Development List.
  • RHP Matt Russell and assigned to Philadelphia Phillies.

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