Rafael Montero (baseball)
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Montero with the New York Mets
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| New York Mets – No. 50 | |||
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| Born: October 17, 1990 Higuerito, Banica, Dominican Republic |
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| MLB debut | |||
| May 14, 2014 for the New York Mets | |||
| MLB statistics (through April 28, 2015) |
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| Win–loss record | 1–4 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.14 | ||
| Strikeouts | 55 | ||
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Rafael Montero (born October 17, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Professional career[edit]
Montero signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent on January 20, 2011.[1] Nearing his 21st birthday he signed at a much older age than most Dominican players. In his first professional season he went 5-4 with a 2.15 earned run average and 66 strikeouts in 71 innings.
In 2012, Montero went 11-5 with a 2.36 ERA, with 110 strikeouts and 19 walks in 122 innings.[2] Prior to the 2013 season, Baseball America ranked him as the Mets' fifth best prospect.[3] He started the season with the Double-A Binghamton Mets.[4][5] He was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas 51s in June.[6]
He made his Major League debut on May 14, 2014 with a start against the New York Yankees, and took a loss after allowing three runs in six innings.
References[edit]
- ^ "Mets' N Rafael Montero realizing a lifelong dream". Nj.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "Coleman: Rafael Montero, Cory Mazzoni Among Young Pitchers Impressing For Mets". Newyork.cbslocal.com. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (December 14, 2012). "Baseball America New York Mets top 2013 prospects". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ Lehman, Jonathan (April 14, 2013). "Young gun could give Mets trade leverage". Nypost.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "Rafael Montero continues strong start for Binghamton Mets". Pressconnects.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "New York Mets prospect Rafael Montero was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. June 14, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
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