Eric Fornataro

Eric Fornataro
Eric Fornataro
	Pitcher
	Born: January 2, 1988 (age 36); Houston, Texas
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	April 21, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
	June 28, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	4.66
Strikeouts	3
Teams
	St. Louis Cardinals (2014);

Eric Anthony Fornataro (born January 2, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Career

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Fornataro in the sixth round, with the 185th overall selection, in the 2008 MLB Draft from Miami-Dade Community College. Fornataro was added to the Cardinals' 40 man roster after the 2012 season.^[1] He made his major league debut on April 21, 2014.

Washington Nationals

Fornataro was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals on November 3, 2014.^[2] The Nationals designated him for assignment in February 2015.^[3]

Baltimore Orioles

On April 8, 2016, Fornataro signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He was released on April 19, 2016.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On July 24, 2017, Fornataro was traded to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

On November 1, 2017, he became a free agent.

References

^ "Cardinals add four pitchers to 40-man roster". Stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com. November 20, 2012. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
^ "Cardinals promote David Bell to bench coach". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
^ Chelsea Janes (February 2, 2015). "Nationals officially announce signing of Casey Janssen". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.

External links

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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[roster2012-1] "Cardinals add four pitchers to 40-man roster". Stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com. November 20, 2012. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.

[2] "Cardinals promote David Bell to bench coach". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.

[3] Chelsea Janes (February 2, 2015). "Nationals officially announce signing of Casey Janssen". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.

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