Juan Centeno
| Juan Centeno | |
|---|---|
 Centeno playing for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, triple-A affiliates of the Brewers, in 2015 | |
| Houston Astros – No. 30 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: November 16, 1989 Arecibo, Puerto Rico | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 18, 2013, for the New York Mets | |
| MLB statistics (through September 14, 2017) | |
| Batting average | .233 |
| Home runs | 5 |
| Runs batted in | 31 |
| Hits | 66 |
| Teams | |
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Juan C. Centeno (/sɛnˈteɪnoʊ/ sen-TAY-noh;[1] born November 16, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, and Minnesota Twins.
Centeno was called up to the majors for the first time on September 9, 2013.[2] He made his major league debut on September 18, 2013 against the San Francisco Giants, going 2 for 4 with two singles, and his first career RBI. In 2015, after C Jonathan Lucroy was injured, Juan was called up to Milwaukee. He would be sent down to AAA Colorado Springs when Lucroy returned. On November 30, 2013, Centeno signed a minor league deal with the Twins.
Career
Draft and early career
Juan Centeno was selected in the round 32 as the 991 pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets. He received a $5,000 sign bonus. He was selected primarily because of his defensive qualities, as his batting capabilities were not the best.[3]
Major League
In 2016, he had a breakthrough year in MLB as he was brought by the Minnesota Twins to be their regular back-up catcher. He played 55 games and had 155 plate appearances where he batted .265 with 3 home runs and 25 runs batted in.
In December 2016, Centeno signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[4] He appeared in his first game for the Astros on May 23, 2017 against the Detroit Tigers where he homered in his debut.
International career
Puerto Rico Winter League
In the 2016–2017 season he is playing with the Tiburones de Aguadilla as the everyday catcher.
World Baseball Classic
He is being considered to play as a backup catcher on the Puerto Rican national team for the 2017 World Baseball Classic substituting Yadier Molina.
Personal life
Centeno is married.[5]
References
- ^ Las Vegas 51s 2014 roster. Archived 2014-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ https://twitter.com/Mets/status/376823980851609600
- ^ "Suena alto el nombre de Juan Centeno". November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (December 24, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 10-22". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ "Suena alto el nombre de Juan Centeno". November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1989 births
- Living people
- People from Arecibo, Puerto Rico
- Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico
- Major League Baseball catchers
- New York Mets players
- Milwaukee Brewers players
- Minnesota Twins players
- Houston Astros players
- Gulf Coast Mets players
- Gigantes de Carolina players
- Brooklyn Cyclones players
- St. Lucie Mets players
- Binghamton Mets players
- Las Vegas 51s players
- Peoria Javelinas players
- Atenienses de Manatí players
- Colorado Springs Sky Sox players
- Senadores de San Juan players
- Rochester Red Wings players