Jeff Fiorentino
| Jeff Fiorentino | |
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| York Revolution | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: April 14, 1983 Pembroke Pines, Florida |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| May 12, 2005 for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| Career statistics (through 2009 season) |
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| Batting average | .270 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 17 |
| Teams | |
Jeffrey Philip Fiorentino (born April 14, 1983 in Pembroke Pines, Florida) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He attended Florida Atlantic University and Nova High School in Davie Florida.[1] His nickname is Screech due to his resemblance to the Dustin Diamond character from the television situation comedy Saved by the Bell.[2]
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Playing career [edit]
Baltimore Orioles/Oakland Athletics [edit]
During the 2005 season, he played several games for the Baltimore Orioles after being called up from the Single-A Frederick Keys. He was then sent back down after nearly two weeks of action at the major league level. In 2006 and 2007, he played for the Double-A Bowie Baysox.
The Orioles designated Fiorentino for assignment on January 2, 2008, and on January 4 he was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds. On January 25, he was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. After being designated for assignment on May 30, he was claimed off waivers by his original team, the Orioles, on June 5.
On January 31, 2010, Fiorentino signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Atlanta Braves [edit]
Fiorentino was traded to the Atlanta Braves on May 4, 2011, in return for cash. He will join the Double-A Mississippi Braves.[3]
Oakland Athletics [edit]
On November 19, 2011, he signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. He was released on June 2, 2012.[1]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "Baseball-Reference.com - Jeff Fiorentino". Sports Reference, Inc. Retrieved 2006-11-24.
- ^ "O's Fiorentino Bulks Up For '06 Season," The Associated Press, Friday, February 24, 2006.
- ^ Braves get journeyman outfielder from O’s, Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 4, 2011.
External links [edit]
- RLPA
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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- Baseball players from Florida
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- Florida Atlantic University alumni
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- Mississippi Braves players
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