Alfredo Aceves

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Alfredo Aceves
Alfredo Aceves on June 14, 2011.jpg
Boston Red Sox – No. 91
Pitcher
Born: (1982-12-08) December 8, 1982 (age 30)
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
MLB debut
August 31, 2008 for the New York Yankees
Career statistics
(through May 27, 2013)
Win–loss record     30-14
Earned run average     3.77
Strikeouts     261
Saves     29
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Alfredo Aceves Martínez (born December 8, 1982) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. He uses a fastball, which can reach the mid 90s, a curveball, a changeup, and a cut fastball. He is known for his control and his ability to throw any pitch in any count.[1] He previously pitched for the New York Yankees.

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Career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Aceves was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays as an amateur free agent in 2001. He made ten starts in the Dominican Summer League that year. However, Aceves felt isolated, and when the Blue Jays assigned him to stay in the DSL for 2002, Aceves stayed in Mexico, and his contract was purchased by the Yucatán Leones of the Mexican League.[2] Aceves pitched for Yucatán and Sultanes de Monterrey for the next six seasons.

New York Yankees[edit]

Aceves pitching for the New York Yankees in 2009

Yankees scout Lee Sigman followed Aceves in the Mexican League, feeling he could achieve similar success as Teddy Higuera, who Sigman had signed for the Milwaukee Brewers.[2] Feeling that he had developed well in the Mexican League, the Yankees purchased Aceves, along with Manny Banuelos and two other players, for $450,000 during the 2007–08 offseason.[2][3] He began 2008 with the Single-A Advanced Tampa Yankees. He was quickly promoted to the Double-A Trenton Thunder and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. He was named Eastern League pitcher of the week for the week ending May 25, 2008.[4]

After going a combined 8-6 with a 2.62 ERA on the three Yankee farm teams, Aceves was called up to the Yankees on August 28, 2008. On August 31, Aceves made his Yankee and major league debut, pitching two scoreless innings in relief.

After pitching effectively through his first few relief appearances, Aceves was moved to the rotation in replacement of Darrell Rasner.[5] In his first career start, he pitched seven innings of one-run ball with two strikeouts against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, earning the win.

After starting the 2009 season in the minors, Aceves rejoined the Yankees on May 4.[6]

Due to his ability to pitch effectively in any situation, Aceves has drawn comparisons to former Yankee reliever and spot starter Ramiro Mendoza.[7]

Aceves made ten relief appearances in 2010 before succumbing to a strained lower back that ended his season. He suffered a broken collarbone in an off-season bicycle accident.[8] He was non-tendered after the season.[9]

Boston Red Sox[edit]

Aceves was signed to a major league deal by the Boston Red Sox on February 8, 2011.[10] On April 21, he was optioned to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox to make room for Matt Albers on the roster.[11] On May 6 he was called back up, and on May 16 he won his first game with the Red Sox. Between then and September 1, Aceves has a 9–1 record out of the bullpen for Boston.

After an injury to Andrew Bailey, Aceves was named interim closer for the beginning of the 2012 season, but had a slow start, surrendering the game-winning hit on Opening Day and allowing a game-tying home run in the 9th inning of the 3rd game of the season. In late August, once Bailey returned from his injury, he took the closer role back.

After five games in 2013, which included three starts, Aceves was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on April 25 two days after giving up eight runs in 3.1 innings against the Oakland Athletics. Aceves was recalled on May 24 for a one-off start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite the win, he was optioned to Pawtucket on May 28. He was recalled again on June 12,[12] and returned to Pawtucket the next day.

Personal life[edit]

Aceves married his wife Arley in November, 2008, after proposing to her during a Trenton Thunder game during the 2008 season.[2][13] His father, Alfredo Aceves, was a first baseman in the Mexican League.[14] His older brother, Jonathan Aceves, was a catcher in the Chicago White Sox organization and for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[15] Aceves wears #91, a number worn by Dennis Rodman, whom Aceves admires.[2]

See also[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Kepner, Tyler (June 4, 2008). "Name to Remember in the Yankees’ Farm System: Alfredo Aceves". New York Times Blogs. Retrieved April 23, 2010. 
  2. ^ a b c d e Tyler Kepner (July 8, 2009). "Aceves Excels on the Mound With a Quirky Sort of Artistry". New York Times. 
  3. ^ Harper, John (2011-02-24). "Yankees left-handed pitching prospect Manny Banuelos is turning heads at spring training". New York: Nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2011-03-10. 
  4. ^ "Aceves Named EL Pitcher of the Week". Our Sports Central. 
  5. ^ Peter Abraham (September 5, 2008). "Game 141: Yankees at Mariners". LoHud Yankees Blog (The Journal News). Archived from the original on 14 September 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2008. 
  6. ^ Peter Abraham (May 4, 2009). "Aceves Here for Claggett". LoHud Yankees Blog (The Journal News). Archived from the original on 7 May 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2009. 
  7. ^ Dean Balsamini (July 6, 2009). "Aceves stars in Yankees 10, Blue Jays 8, slugfest". Staten Island Advance. 
  8. ^ The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/01/AR2010120104753.html |url= missing title (help). [dead link]
  9. ^ Yankees cut loose Aceves, Moseley MLB.com
  10. ^ Red Sox sign Aceves to Major League deal MLB.com
  11. ^ Red Sox Activate Matt Albers From 15-Day Disabled List, Option Alfredo Aceves to Pawtucket, NESN, April 21, 2011.
  12. ^ "Red Sox recall Aceves from Triple-A Pawtucket". Associated Press. June 12, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013. 
  13. ^ Peter Abraham (December 2, 2008). "Good Times for Alfredo Aceves". LoHud Yankees Blog. The Journal News. Archived from the original on 6 December 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2008. 
  14. ^ "Alfredo Aceves Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 5, 2009. 
  15. ^ "Jon Aceves Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 5, 2009. 

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