Jairo Asencio
Jairo Asencio | |||||||||||||||
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![]() Asencio with the Baltimore Orioles in 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Relief pitcher | |||||||||||||||
Born: Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic | May 30, 1983|||||||||||||||
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |||||||||||||||
Professional debut | |||||||||||||||
MLB: July 12, 2009, for the Atlanta Braves | |||||||||||||||
KBO: March 29, 2014, for the Kia Tigers | |||||||||||||||
Last appearance | |||||||||||||||
MLB: July 27, 2013, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||||||||||||||
KBO: October 8, 2014, for the Kia Tigers | |||||||||||||||
MLB statistics | |||||||||||||||
Win–loss record | 1–2 | ||||||||||||||
Earned run average | 5.34 | ||||||||||||||
Strikeouts | 41 | ||||||||||||||
KBO statistics | |||||||||||||||
Win–loss record | 4-1 | ||||||||||||||
Earned run average | 4.05 | ||||||||||||||
Strikeouts | 56 | ||||||||||||||
Teams | |||||||||||||||
Medals
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Jairo Manuel Asencio (born May 30, 1983) is a former professional baseball right-handed pitcher. He has played for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, and Baltimore Orioles in MLB. He spent 2014 with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.
Career
[edit]Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]Asencio was first signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2001.[1]
Atlanta Braves
[edit]He was placed on the Atlanta Braves 40-man roster for the first time in 2009 when he made three appearances for the major league team, and later on April 16, 2011, to replace the disabled Peter Moylan.[2] His Major League debut was on July 12, 2009, against the Colorado Rockies. On April 28, 2011, Asencio was optioned back to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves.[3]
For the entire 2010 Atlanta Braves season, Asencio was on the team's restricted list because of visa problems. It was discovered later in the year that Asencio had used a false name, Luis Valdez, and birthdate.[4][5]
Cleveland Indians
[edit]On March 29, 2012, Asencio was traded to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.[6] Asencio was designated for assignment on May 28, 2012.[7]
Chicago Cubs
[edit]The Chicago Cubs claimed Asencio off waivers on June 1, 2012.[8]
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]On November 5, 2012, Asencio signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers that included an invitation to spring training.[9]
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]On March 25, 2013, Asencio was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. He started the season with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. Asencio was recalled by the Orioles on July 12,[10] and pitched one inning of relief against the Toronto Blue Jays that night. He was designated for assignment on July 28.[11] Asencio cleared waivers and was sent outright to Norfolk on July 31.[12] He elected free agency on October 4.[13]
Kia Tigers
[edit]Asencio signed a deal with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League for the 2014 season.[14][15]
Chicago White Sox
[edit]On January 22, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[16] He was released on May 29.[17]
Leones de Yucatán
[edit]On April 18, 2017, Asencio signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. In 25 games for Yucatán, he compiled a 2–1 record and 2.42 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 26 innings pitched. Asencio was released on June 6.
Saraperos de Saltillo
[edit]On May 23, 2019, Asencio signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. In 5 games, he recorded a 4.50 ERA with 2 strikeouts across 4 innings of work. Asencio was released on June 4.
On February 10, 2022, Asencio signed with the Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League.[18] However, he was released prior to the start of the season on April 19.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Orioles select contract of RHP Jairo Asencio from Triple-A Norfolk". MLB.com. July 12, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ^ "Back strain lands Moylan on disabled list". MLB.com. April 16, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (April 28, 2011). "Seeking versatility, Braves recall Mather". MLB.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Indians acquire RHP Asencio from Braves". Boston Globe. Associated Press. March 29, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ Bastian, Jordon (March 29, 2012). "Reliever Asencio acquired from Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Bullpen picture clears with Asencio trade". MLB.com. March 29, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Indians Announce Series of Roster Moves". MLB.com. May 28, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Cubs claim righthander Jairo Asencio off waivers". MLB.com. June 1, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ Gruman, Andrew (November 5, 2012). "Brewers sign Asencio to minor league deal". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ^ "Orioles bring up Jairo Asencio, DFA Jair Jurrjens". Associated Press. July 12, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
- ^ "Orioles recall OF Hoes, designate RHP Asencio". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 28, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Minor Moves: Adcock, Loe, Reynolds, Asencio, Pineiro". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Encina, Eduardo A. (October 4, 2013). "Former Orioles Teagarden and Asencio declare for free agency". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Tigers looking to return to glory". JoongAng Ilbo. March 12, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Kia Tigers acquire ex-Japan league ace Houlton". GlobalPost. Yonhap News Agency. January 1, 2014. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Soto, Penny get minors deals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ^ "Knights Make Roster Moves". Our Sports Central. May 29, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ "JAIRO ASENCIO, LÍDER HISTÓRICO DE SALVAMENTOS DE LA LIDOM, SE UNE A MARIACHIS". mismariachis.com.mx (in Spanish). February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1983 births
- Atlanta Braves players
- Baltimore Orioles players
- Baseball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Medalists at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Olympic medalists in baseball
- Olympic bronze medalists for the Dominican Republic
- Charlotte Knights players
- Chicago Cubs players
- Cleveland Indians players
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in South Korea
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Gulf Coast Pirates players
- Gwinnett Braves players
- Hickory Crawdads players
- Iowa Cubs players
- KBO League pitchers
- Kia Tigers players
- Leones de Yucatán players
- Living people
- Lynchburg Hillcats players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
- Mexican League baseball players
- Mississippi Braves players
- Norfolk Tides players
- People from San Cristóbal Province
- Saraperos de Saltillo players
- Tigres del Licey players
- Toros del Este players
- Williamsport Crosscutters players
- Olympic baseball players for the Dominican Republic