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Former Tigers Pitcher Joel Zumaya Once Missed the ALCS Because of a 'Guitar Hero' Injury
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The 10 most powerful pitchers in baseball history - Sports Illustrated
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Remember Joel Zumaya, the pitcher who missed a game supposedly due to playing too much Guitar Hero? Here he is on Instagram setting the record straight: : r/baseball
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Dreams do come true in Detroit': Rewatching 2006 ALCS Game 4 - The Athletic
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Tigers Pitcher Had Guitar Hero Injury
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Joel Zumaya - Wikipedia
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That Time Joel Zumaya Missed the ALCS With a Guitar Hero Injury And Other Freak Accidents
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Tigers relief pitcher Joel Zumaya to undergo surgery to find problem with elbow
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Prospect Retro: Joel Zumaya - Minor League Ball
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