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Misael Siverio
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1989-06-12) June 12, 1989 (age 35)
Villa Clara, Cuba
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Misael Siverio (born June 12, 1989) is a Cuban baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.

Professional career

Siverio played for Villa Clara in the Cuban National Series from 2007 to 2012.[1] He defected from the Cuban national baseball team in 2013 when the team visited the United States to play in an exhibition against American college baseball players in Des Moines, Iowa.[2] In response, Víctor Mesa, the manager of the Cuban team, said that Siverio was "not that great of a pitcher" who was with the team "because he's a left-hand thrower."[3] On May 22, 2014, it was announced that Siverio would throw in front of MLB scouts in Tijuana, Mexico on June 10.[4]

Seattle Mariners

Siverio signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization on November 17, 2014.[5][6] He pitched for the Jackson Generals of the Class AA Southern League in 2015, recording a 5-12 record and 4.35 ERA with 110 strikeouts in 26 appearances.[7] On April 1, 2016, Siverio was released by the Mariners organization.

Sioux Falls Canaries

On April 29, 2016, Siverio signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.[8] He pitched in 10 games for the club, registering a 3-6 record and 6.28 ERA in 57.1 innings pitched.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

On May 31, 2017, Siverio signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. In 12 games for the Tigres, Siverio pitched to a 4-5 record and 4.69 ERA in 63.1 innings of work.[9]

West Virginia Power

On May 12, 2021, Siverio signed with the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[10] Siverio struggled to an 0-3 record and 10.59 ERA in 4 appearances for the Power before being released on June 22.[11]

Milwaukee Milkmen

On June 25, 2021, Siverio signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[12]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On August 13, 2021, Siverio was traded to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for a player to be named later.[13] Siverio recorded a 6.30 ERA in 9 appearances for the Blue Crabs before he was released on September 28.[14]

References

  1. ^ Jorge Ebro (January 11, 2014). "Pelotero cubano se encuentra a días de ser declarado agente libre para negociar - Deportes" (in Spanish). ElNuevoHerald.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "Misael Siverio, Cuban pitcher, tells newspaper he is defecting - ESPN". Espn.go.com. July 17, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Cuba manager: Defector 'not that great of a pitcher'". Usatoday.com. July 19, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  4. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (May 22, 2014). "Cuban Siverio free to sign; will throw for teams". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "Mariners sign Cuban LHP Misael Siverio". si.com. November 17, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  6. ^ "Mariners Sign Cuban Left-Hander Misael Siverio". November 17, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "Siverio adjusting quickly for Generals".
  8. ^ "Canaries Dip into Flourishing Cuban Talent Pool with Recent Signings | Sioux Falls Canaries".
  9. ^ "Siverio leads Quintana Roo to 7-2 win over Durango". July 24, 2017.
  10. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  11. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  12. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
  13. ^ American Association 2021 Transactions
  14. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
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