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Matthew Dicus Capps (born September 3, 1983 in Douglasville, Georgia) is a baseball relief pitcher who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Capps was drafted by the Pirates in the 7th round of the 2002 MLB Draft. He was a starting pitcher until 2004, never advancing above A-level in the minor leagues.

In 2005, he was converted to a relief pitcher and his career took off. Though he started the season at A-level Hickory, he was promoted mid-season to the AA Altoona Curve and to the Indianapolis Indians for the International League playoffs. After Indianapolis's season ended, he was promoted to the Pirates on September 16 and made his debut that night.

In 4 games with the Pirates Capps pitched a total of 4 innings, striking out 3 batters and allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, for an ERA of 4.50.

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Athletes - Matt Capps

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