Pat Neshek

Patrick J. Neshek (born September 4, 1980) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Minnesota Twins selected him in the sixth round of the 2002 MLB draft from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Neshek made his MLB debut for the Twins on July 7, 2006, and played for them until 2010, except 2009, which he missed due to Tommy John surgery. Neshek has also played for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals in eight total MLB seasons.