Edgar Olmos
Edgar Olmos | |
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Toros de Tijuana | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Van Nuys, California | April 12, 1990|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 3, 2013, for the Miami Marlins | |
MLB statistics (through 2015 season) | |
Win–loss record | 1–1 |
Earned run average | 5.21 |
Strikeouts | 6 |
NPB statistics (through September 20, 2018) | |
Win–loss record | 0–2 |
Earned run average | 7.71 |
Strikeouts | 5 |
Teams | |
Edgar Olmos (born April 12, 1990) is a Mexican-American professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Miami Marlins in 2013, and has also played for the Seattle Mariners and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Career
Florida/Miami Marlins
Olmos attended Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California, and was selected by the Marlins in the third round of the 2008 MLB Draft.[1] The Marlins promoted Olmos to the major leagues on June 3, 2013.[2][3]
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners claimed Olmos off waivers on November 20, 2014.[4] He was designated for assignment by the Mariners when they signed free agent Rickie Weeks,[5] He was subsequently claimed by the Texas Rangers off waivers.[6] Olmos reported to training camp with a shoulder injury, which caused him to be shut down. On March 4, 2015, the Rangers reversed their waiver claim, sending him back to the Mariners.[7] He made six appearances for the Mariners in 2015, pitching to a 4.50 earned run average (ERA), and in 20 games for the Tacoma Rainiers of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, pitching to a 3.55 ERA.[8]
The Mariners designated Olmos for assignment on December 2.[9]
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs claimed Olmos off waivers on December 4,[8]
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles acquired Olmos off waivers on December 10.[10]
Second Stint with Cubs
He was reclaimed by the Cubs on December 23,[11] and designated for assignment on February 12, 2016.[12]
Second Stint with Orioles
The Orioles acquired Olmos on March 24 for a player to be named later.[13] He became a free agent after season.
Boston Red Sox
On November 16, 2016, Olmos signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[14]
Chiba Lotte Marines
He elected free agency on November 6, 2017, and signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) on December 13.[15] He became a free agent following the 2018 season.
Toros de Tijuana
On January 17, 2019, Olmos signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League for the 2019 season. [16]
References
- ^ Sondheimer, Eric (November 20, 2014). "Baseball: Former Birmingham pitcher Edgar Olmos picked up by Mariners". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "Ozuna's 4 RBIs propels Miami to sweep of Mets". The Review. June 2, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Baseball: Ex-Birmingham pitcher Edgar Olmos will join Marlins". LA Times. November 25, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
- ^ "Seattle claims Olmos off waivers from Miami". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ "Mariners sign Rickie Weeks to Major League contract". MLB.com. February 13, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (February 24, 2015). "Rangers add lefty Olmos to bullpen mix". MLB.com. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (March 4, 2015). "Rangers return reliever Olmos to Mariners". MLB.com. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ a b Chicago Tribune (December 4, 2015). "Cubs claim Edgar Olmos - Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ "Roster moves: Mariners claim infielder Andy Wilkins off waivers from Orioles". The Seattle Times. December 2, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Baltimore Sun (December 10, 2015). "Orioles claim Edgar Olmos from Cubs, designate Junior Lake for assignment". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "Cubs claim Edgar Olmos off waivers from O's". Major League Baseball. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ Associated Press (February 12, 2016). "Cubs claim reliever Riefenhauser off waivers from Orioles". Washington Post. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-acquire-lefthander-edgar-olmos-in-trade-with-cubs-20160324-story.html
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Edgar Olmos: To pitch in Japan". cbssports.com. December 13, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Suma Toros experiencia de Grandes Ligas" (in Spanish). January 17, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- 1990 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Los Angeles
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from California
- Miami Marlins players
- Seattle Mariners players
- Gulf Coast Marlins players
- Jamestown Jammers players
- Greensboro Grasshoppers players
- Jupiter Hammerheads players
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- New Orleans Zephyrs players
- Glendale Desert Dogs players
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- Norfolk Tides players
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