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Familia made the Mets' roster for [[Opening Day]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/04/eight_mets_players_enjoying_op.html|title=Eight Mets players enjoying Opening Day for the first time|work=NJ.com|accessdate=April 24, 2015}}</ref> He made one appearance before being optioned to Triple-A [[Las Vegas 51s|Las Vegas]] for [[Aaron Laffey]]. After 4 appearances there, he was recalled on April 17, replacing [[Greg Burke (baseball)|Greg Burke]]. After 7 appearances with the Mets, he was placed on the disabled list on May 12 with tendinitis in his right elbow.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47314596&vkey=pr_nym&c_id=nym |title=Mets recall RHP Greg Burke; Place RHP Jeurys Familia on the 15-Day DL |work=Mets Press Release |date=May 12, 2013}}</ref> After starting a rehab assignment in St. Lucie, his elbow got worse, and he underwent surgery on June 5.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/jeurys-familia-will-have-arthroscopic-surgery-on-right-elbow-wednesday-1.5409429 |title=Jeurys Familia will have arthroscopic surgery on right elbow Wednesday |work=Newsday |first=Marc |last=Carig |date=June 4, 2013}}</ref> After making one rehab start in St. Lucie and one in [[Brooklyn Cyclones|Brooklyn]], he was activated by the Mets on September 14.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/09/mets_activate_jeurys_familia_from_disabled_list.html |title=Mets activate Jeurys Familia from disabled list |work=The Star-Ledger |first=Jorge |last=Castillo |date=September 14, 2013}}</ref> He made one appearance before the end of the season. In 9 games with New York in 2013, he finished 3 games with a 4.22 ERA and a .293 OBA, striking out 8 in 10.2 innings.
Familia made the Mets' roster for [[Opening Day]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/04/eight_mets_players_enjoying_op.html|title=Eight Mets players enjoying Opening Day for the first time|work=NJ.com|accessdate=April 24, 2015}}</ref> He made one appearance before being optioned to Triple-A [[Las Vegas 51s|Las Vegas]] for [[Aaron Laffey]]. After 4 appearances there, he was recalled on April 17, replacing [[Greg Burke (baseball)|Greg Burke]]. After 7 appearances with the Mets, he was placed on the disabled list on May 12 with tendinitis in his right elbow.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47314596&vkey=pr_nym&c_id=nym |title=Mets recall RHP Greg Burke; Place RHP Jeurys Familia on the 15-Day DL |work=Mets Press Release |date=May 12, 2013}}</ref> After starting a rehab assignment in St. Lucie, his elbow got worse, and he underwent surgery on June 5.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/jeurys-familia-will-have-arthroscopic-surgery-on-right-elbow-wednesday-1.5409429 |title=Jeurys Familia will have arthroscopic surgery on right elbow Wednesday |work=Newsday |first=Marc |last=Carig |date=June 4, 2013}}</ref> After making one rehab start in St. Lucie and one in [[Brooklyn Cyclones|Brooklyn]], he was activated by the Mets on September 14.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/09/mets_activate_jeurys_familia_from_disabled_list.html |title=Mets activate Jeurys Familia from disabled list |work=The Star-Ledger |first=Jorge |last=Castillo |date=September 14, 2013}}</ref> He made one appearance before the end of the season. In 9 games with New York in 2013, he finished 3 games with a 4.22 ERA and a .293 OBA, striking out 8 in 10.2 innings.


====2015 Season====
====2015====


Familia became the established eighth inning pitcher, or the "[[setup pitcher|set-up man]]" in front of the [[closer (baseball)|closer]], [[Jenrry Mejia]], in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Marc|title=Jeurys Familia has become top setup man for Mets|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/jeurys-familia-has-become-top-setup-man-for-mets-1.8731117|accessdate=June 14, 2015|work=Newsday|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref> When Mejia was suspended during the 2015 season, Familia became the Mets' closer.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tasch|first1=Justin|title=Mets new closer Jeurys Familia earns save, despite home run|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-insider-jeurys-familia-saves-home-run-article-1.2185679|accessdate=June 14, 2015|work=New York Daily News|date=April 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/119211224/mets-manager-terry-collins-sticking-with-jeurys-familia-in-closers-role|title=Collins sticking with Familia in closer's role|work=Major League Baseball|accessdate=April 24, 2015}}</ref> Familia made to the final vote of the [[2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game]] but lost to [[Carlos Martínez (pitcher, born 1991)|Carlos Martinez]].
Familia became the established eighth inning pitcher, or the "[[setup pitcher|set-up man]]" in front of the [[closer (baseball)|closer]], [[Jenrry Mejia]], in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Marc|title=Jeurys Familia has become top setup man for Mets|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/jeurys-familia-has-become-top-setup-man-for-mets-1.8731117|accessdate=June 14, 2015|work=Newsday|date=July 8, 2014}}</ref> When Mejia was suspended early in the 2015 season, Familia became the Mets' closer.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tasch|first1=Justin|title=Mets new closer Jeurys Familia earns save, despite home run|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-insider-jeurys-familia-saves-home-run-article-1.2185679|accessdate=June 14, 2015|work=New York Daily News|date=April 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/119211224/mets-manager-terry-collins-sticking-with-jeurys-familia-in-closers-role|title=Collins sticking with Familia in closer's role|work=Major League Baseball|accessdate=April 24, 2015}}</ref> Familia made to the final vote of the [[2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game]] but lost to [[Carlos Martínez (pitcher, born 1991)|Carlos Martinez]].
Familia struggled after the all-star break, blowing three consecutive saves in late July, including giving up a game-winning home run to Justin Upton on July 30, 2015, when the Mets blew a six run lead.<ref>http://metsblog.com/metsblog/mets-blow-7-1-lead-lose-as-familia-blows-save-in-ninth-after-delay/</ref> In the following weeks, however, he dramatically turned things around with sixteen consecutive scoreless innings, zero earned runs, and eight converted saves in eight opportunities.<ref>http://m.mlb.com/news/article/146361306/jeurys-familia-on-a-roll-in-august</ref>
Familia struggled after the all-star break, blowing three consecutive saves in late July, including giving up a game-winning home run to Justin Upton on July 30, 2015, when the Mets blew a six run lead.<ref>http://metsblog.com/metsblog/mets-blow-7-1-lead-lose-as-familia-blows-save-in-ninth-after-delay/</ref> In the following weeks, however, he dramatically turned things around with sixteen consecutive scoreless innings, zero earned runs, and eight converted saves in eight opportunities.

Familia went on to have one of the best seasons by a closer in Mets history, recording a team-record-tying 43 saves in 76 appearances, finishing with a 1.85 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.<ref>http://m.mlb.com/news/article/146361306/jeurys-familia-on-a-roll-in-august</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=MLB Sortable Player Stats|url=http://atmlb.com/1KtPFzM|website=mlb.com|publisher=mlb.com|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref>

His dominant success continued into the 2015 postseason. Familia recorded 2 saves in the [[2015 National League Division Series|Division Series]] vs. the Dodgers, retiring all 16 batters he faced.<ref>{{cite web|title=mlb.com sortable player stats|url=http://atmlb.com/1Gmf2Zv|website=mlb.com|publisher=mlb.com|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref> In the [[2015 National League Championship Series|NLCS]] against the Cubs, Familia got 3 saves over 4.1 innings pitched, giving up 2 hits and 2 walks and no runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=mlb.com sortable player stats|url=http://atmlb.com/1PLqcca|website=mlb.com|publisher=mlb.com|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==

Revision as of 16:07, 23 October 2015

Jeurys Familia
Familia with the New York Mets
New York Mets – No. 27
Pitcher
Born: (1989-10-10) October 10, 1989 (age 35)
Yaguate, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2012, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2015)
Win–loss record4–7
Earned run average2.42
Strikeouts177
Holds24
Saves49
Teams

Jeurys Familia (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxeuɾis faˈmilja]; born October 10, 1989) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Familia was signed by the New York Mets as a non-drafted free agent on July 13, 2007. On September 4, 2012 he was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut.[1]

Early life

Familia's father worked for the Dominican military and part-time at a gas station despite being hindered by a leg injury suffered in a childhood accident. Familia's mother worked at a small boutique. On their combined wages, the parents raised five children including Jeurys.[2][3]

Growing up in the Boca Chica section of Santo Domingo, Familia's favorite sport to play was basketball. He was especially fond of Allen Iverson and was also a fan of Kobe Bryant. He did not begin playing baseball until he was older and his friends had largely abandoned basketball in its favor. He did not have access to baseball equipment for most of his childhood.[2][3]

Professional career

Familia is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 230 pounds (100 kg); he bats and throws right-handed. Familia was signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent on July 13, 2007 for $100,000.

Minor leagues

2008−10

Familia pitched for the Gulf Coast Mets in 2008, compiling a 2−2 record with a 2.79 ERA in 51.2 innings pitched. In 2009 he pitched for the Single-A Savannah Sand Gnats, going 10−6 with a 2.69 ERA in 134 innings pitched. In 2010, Familia was promoted to the St. Lucie Mets of the Florida State League. He went 6–9 with a 5.58 ERA through 121 innings and struck out 10.2 batters per nine innings in a full season with St. Lucie. Also in 2010, Familia was selected to represent the Mets at the All-Star Futures Game where he pitched for the World Team.[4]

2011−12

Due to his sub-par performance in 2010, Familia began the 2011 season with the Single-A St. Lucie Mets. After six starts he went 1−1 with a 1.49 ERA in 36.1 innings. Familia was then promoted to the Double-A Binghamton Mets of the Eastern League. After his promotion to Binghamton, Familia went 4−4 with a 3.49 ERA in 87.2 innings. He finished the 2011 season across 2 minor league levels at 5−5 with a 2.90 ERA. Familia's performance made him an EAS Mid-Season All-Star. On November 18, 2011, Familia was added to the Mets 40 man roster.[5]

Familia with the New York Mets in 2013

After getting back on track in 2011, Familia was promoted to the Mets Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons of the International League, in 2012. Prior to starting his minor league season, Familia was invited to the Mets Spring Training Camp.[6] Familia was also ranked at 84th on MLB.com's best 100 prospects list and 3rd in the Mets organization prior to the start of the 2012 campaign.[7] Through 28 starts with Buffalo, Familia went 9–9 with a 4.73 ERA. On September 4, Familia was called up the New York Mets due to expanded September rosters.[1]

Major leagues

On September 4, 2012, Familia made his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. He pitched a scoreless eighth inning, striking out the first batter he faced, Lance Berkman.[8] Although Familia has predominantly started in the minors, he was used out of the bullpen as a reliever in his inaugural season.

Familia made the Mets' roster for Opening Day in 2013.[9] He made one appearance before being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas for Aaron Laffey. After 4 appearances there, he was recalled on April 17, replacing Greg Burke. After 7 appearances with the Mets, he was placed on the disabled list on May 12 with tendinitis in his right elbow.[10] After starting a rehab assignment in St. Lucie, his elbow got worse, and he underwent surgery on June 5.[11] After making one rehab start in St. Lucie and one in Brooklyn, he was activated by the Mets on September 14.[12] He made one appearance before the end of the season. In 9 games with New York in 2013, he finished 3 games with a 4.22 ERA and a .293 OBA, striking out 8 in 10.2 innings.

2015

Familia became the established eighth inning pitcher, or the "set-up man" in front of the closer, Jenrry Mejia, in 2014.[13] When Mejia was suspended early in the 2015 season, Familia became the Mets' closer.[14][15] Familia made to the final vote of the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game but lost to Carlos Martinez. Familia struggled after the all-star break, blowing three consecutive saves in late July, including giving up a game-winning home run to Justin Upton on July 30, 2015, when the Mets blew a six run lead.[16] In the following weeks, however, he dramatically turned things around with sixteen consecutive scoreless innings, zero earned runs, and eight converted saves in eight opportunities.

Familia went on to have one of the best seasons by a closer in Mets history, recording a team-record-tying 43 saves in 76 appearances, finishing with a 1.85 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.[17][18]

His dominant success continued into the 2015 postseason. Familia recorded 2 saves in the Division Series vs. the Dodgers, retiring all 16 batters he faced.[19] In the NLCS against the Cubs, Familia got 3 saves over 4.1 innings pitched, giving up 2 hits and 2 walks and no runs.[20]

Personal

Familia's son, Jeurys, Jr. was born to his fiancée Bianca Rivas on June 12, 2015, while the elder Familia saved a win against the Atlanta Braves.[21] In the summer of 2015, Familia also completed construction on a new house for his parents back in the Dominican Republic. Construction on the house had begun in 2014 but was delayed when Familia decided to pay for surgery to repair a leg injury which had plagued his father since childhood.[3]

Awards and honors

Minor leagues

Major leagues

References

  1. ^ a b "Mets call up six players from Triple-A Buffalo". MLB.com. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Serby, Steve (May 9, 2015). "Jeurys Familia talks thrill of closing, adjusting to U.S. and Jenrry Mejia". New York Post. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Carig, Marc (June 14, 2015). "Jeurys Familia builds a house for his family in Dominican Republic". Newsday. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  4. ^ "Familia gets call to Anaheim for Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  5. ^ "Mets add 7 prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  6. ^ "Mets prospects give rotation bright future". Mets.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  7. ^ "2012 Prospect Watch". MLB.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  8. ^ "Mets unable to back Harvey in loss to Cards". MLB.com. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  9. ^ "Eight Mets players enjoying Opening Day for the first time". NJ.com. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  10. ^ "Mets recall RHP Greg Burke; Place RHP Jeurys Familia on the 15-Day DL". Mets Press Release. May 12, 2013.
  11. ^ Carig, Marc (June 4, 2013). "Jeurys Familia will have arthroscopic surgery on right elbow Wednesday". Newsday.
  12. ^ Castillo, Jorge (September 14, 2013). "Mets activate Jeurys Familia from disabled list". The Star-Ledger.
  13. ^ Craig, Marc (July 8, 2014). "Jeurys Familia has become top setup man for Mets". Newsday. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  14. ^ Tasch, Justin (April 15, 2015). "Mets new closer Jeurys Familia earns save, despite home run". New York Daily News. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  15. ^ "Collins sticking with Familia in closer's role". Major League Baseball. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  16. ^ http://metsblog.com/metsblog/mets-blow-7-1-lead-lose-as-familia-blows-save-in-ninth-after-delay/
  17. ^ http://m.mlb.com/news/article/146361306/jeurys-familia-on-a-roll-in-august
  18. ^ "MLB Sortable Player Stats". mlb.com. mlb.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  19. ^ "mlb.com sortable player stats". mlb.com. mlb.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  20. ^ "mlb.com sortable player stats". mlb.com. mlb.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  21. ^ DiComo, Anthony (June 13, 2015). "Familia's son born while closer locked down save". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.

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