Researching Josh Sharpless
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 90 people with the Sharpless surname? In that year Sharpless was ranked number 3489 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Josh means "Form of JOSHUA. lord is salvation" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of Josh Sharpless on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Josh Sharpless and the Sharpless Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 173 people with the Sharpless surname in the UK? Sharpless is now ranked number 3880 for popularity in the UK. |
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Sharpless surname in the USA? Sharpless is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Josh Sharpless
Joshua David Sharpless (born January 1, 1981) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. Sharpless grew up in the greater Pittsburgh area, attending Freedom Area Senior High School in Freedom, Pennsylvania. Drafted in the 24th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft out of Allegheny College, he progressed through the Pirates minor league system in three years.
He reached the majors on August 1,, when trade-deadline moves left openings in the major league roster. He made his first appearance on August 2, 2006. Sharpless continued to live in the Pittsburgh area year-round while playing for the Pirates.
After being released by the Pirates on March 31,, Sharpless signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on April 10, 2008. After becoming a free agent following the 2008 season, Sharpless signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League for the 2009 season.
He continues to live in the Pittsburgh area and gives pitching lessons to area high schoolers.
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