Sean Casey Daigle (born April 4, 1981) is a former

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Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Daigle made his major league debut in 2004, giving up five home runs in less than three innings. , he is the only pitcher in Major League history to allow five or more home runs in his debut. He started 10 games for the Diamondbacks in 2004. His ERA was at 7.16 with a strikeout to walk ratio of 17/27 in 49 innings. In 2005, he was sent down to Double A where he pitched out of the bullpen for most of the season. In , Daigle pitched out of the bullpen in Triple-A

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, while appearing in 10 games with the

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. During his time with the Sidewinders, Daigle starred on a TV show chronicling the life of a minor leaguer, along with

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, Chris Young, Bill Murphy, and

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Minnesota Twins

Daigle signed with the

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in December 2007. He was released on August 25, after posting a record of 1-5 in 44 games. His ERA stood at 3.78 in 69 innings.

Texas Rangers

In December 2008, Daigle signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He was released during spring training.

Houston Astros

In April , Daigle signed a minor league contract with the

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. He spent the whole season in AAA, appearing in 49 games. He was called up on June 1, 2010 for the first time since the 2006 season. He was designated for assignment on July 18, 2010. He cleared waivers and stayed at AAA, finishing with a 4.91 ERA and 8 saves in 35 games.

San Francisco Giants

On January 14, 2011, Daigle signed a minor league contract with the

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and pitched for AAA-affiliate

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. In his lone season in Fresno, he had a 5.97 ERA in 36 games.

Personal life

Daigle married

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pitcher

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on January 15, 2005, at the

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in Garden Grove,

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. They have three children, sons born in May 2006, and June 2011 and a daughter in January 2013.

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