Daniel Corcino

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Daniel Corcino
Corcino with the Tulsa Drillers in 2016
Long Island Ducks
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-26) August 26, 1990 (age 33)
Azua de Compostela, Azua, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 26, 2014, for the Cincinnati Reds
CPBL: October 31, 2021, for the Wei Chuan Dragons
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record0–2
Earned run average3.97
Strikeouts16
CPBL statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts2
Teams

Daniel Corcino (born August 26, 1990) is a Dominican Republic professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has also played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Wei Chuan Dragons.

Professional career[edit]

Cincinnati Reds[edit]

Corcino was signed by the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent on January 11, 2008, and began his career in the Dominican Summer League, pitching in 23 games to a 6–2 record and 5.29 ERA in 34 innings.[1] He converted to a starter in 2010, splitting that season between the Single A and Double A levels.[1] 2011 was Corcino's first full season as a starter. He pitched 139+13 innings with a 3.42 ERA.[1] Prior to the 2012 season, Keith Law of ESPN.com rated Corcino in the top 100 prospects in baseball.[2] On June 17, 2012, Corcino along with Wilkin De La Rosa, threw the first no-hitter in the history of the Reds' Double A team, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.[3] He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2012.[4] In the 2013 season at Triple A, Corcino threw 129 innings, recording a 5.86 ERA.[1]

Corcino was called up to the Reds for the first time on August 22, 2014.[5] The Reds optioned Corcino back to AAA on August 28, 2014, two days after he made his Major League debut, throwing a scoreless ninth inning in a 3–0 loss to the Chicago Cubs.[6] He finished the season with a 4.34 ERA in five games. Corcino was designated for assignment by the Reds on April 13, 2015.[7]

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

Corcino was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 2015[8] and then designated for assignment by them on April 22.[9] He appeared in only three games in the Dodgers system that season, two as a starter, for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers before spending the rest of the season on the disabled list. He returned to Tulsa for 2016 and managed to stay healthy for the entire season. He appeared in 27 games with a 4.04 ERA and 31 strikeouts.[10]

Chicago Cubs[edit]

On December 13, 2016, Corcino signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[11] He was released on April 22, 2017. [12]

Second stint with Dodgers[edit]

On May 9, 2017, Corcino signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [13] He appeared in four games for Tulsa and 14 games for Rancho Cucamonga. He was assigned to AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers for the 2018 season and had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 9, when he was called back up to the majors.[14] He allowed one earned run in four innings over two games with the Dodgers before returning to the minors. He was designated for assignment on July 4.[15] He remained in the minors the rest of the season, making 19 starts out of 28 total appearances with a 3.41 ERA.[16] In 2019, he pitched in 24 games (21 starts for Oklahoma City), with a 8–8 record and 4.90 ERA.[16] Corcino was released by the Dodgers organization on June 30, 2020.

Wei Chuan Dragons[edit]

On February 16, 2021, Corcino signed with the Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League.[17] However, on May 29, Corcino agreed to terms on a contract with the Wei Chuan Dragons of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[18] He was not re-signed for the 2022 season and became a free agent.

Lexington Legends[edit]

On April 20, 2022, Corcino signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[19] He became a free agent following the season.

Guerreros de Oaxaca[edit]

On June 23, 2023, Corcino signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[20] In one relief appearance, Corcino allowed 3 earned runs in 23 of an inning. He was released on June 25.[21]

Lexington Counter Clocks[edit]

On July 13, 2023, Corcino signed with the Lexington Counter Clocks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[22] In 9 games (8 starts) for Lexington, Corcino logged a 1–5 record and 4.91 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 40+13 innings pitched.

Long Island Ducks[edit]

On April 10, 2024, Corcino signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Pleskoff, Bernie (September 27, 2013). "Corcino could be Cueto: Part II for Reds". MLB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  2. ^ Law, Keith (February 9, 2012). "Keith Law: Top 100 prospects of 2012". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  3. ^ Eddy, Matt (July 17, 2012). "Reds' Daniel Corcino Throws Eight Innings Of Double-A No-Hitter". Baseball America. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  4. ^ Sheldon, Mark (November 20, 2012). "Corcino among six added to Reds' 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  5. ^ Kay, Joe (August 22, 2014). "Reds call up RHP Corcino, send Holmberg to minors". Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  6. ^ Cincinnati Reds on Twitter: Reds recall RHP Dylan Axelrod, option to Louisville RHP Daniel Corcino.
  7. ^ Sheldon, Mark (April 13, 2015). "With Bailey's imminent return, Reds option Iglesias". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  8. ^ "Dodgers claim pitcher Corcino from Reds". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  9. ^ Espinoza, Alex (April 22, 2015). "Dodgers bolster bullpen, get Cedeno from Nats". mlb.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  10. ^ "Daniel Corcino Register Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  11. ^ Crumpton, Tony (December 14, 2016). "Cubs sign four pitches to minor league contracts". cubshq.com. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  12. ^ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".
  13. ^ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".
  14. ^ Stephen, Eric (June 9, 2018). "Daniel Corcino called up to Dodgers as Dennis Santana moved to 60-day DL". SB Nation. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  15. ^ Polishuk, Mark (July 4, 2018). "Dodgers Acquire Dylan Floro, Zach Neal From Reds". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  16. ^ a b "Daniel Corcino Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  17. ^ "Several Former Big Leaguers Sign with Mexican League's Guadalajara Mariachis". 13 April 2021.
  18. ^ @GOCPBL (May 29, 2021). "[#CPBL Signing Rumour] According to ETtoday, the Wei Chuan Dragons have agreed to terms with Daniel Corcino. 👀The…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Atlantic League Transactions
  20. ^ "Daniel Corcino Stats, Fantasy & News".
  21. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 25 de junio de 2023". MiLB.com (in Spanish). June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  22. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  23. ^ "Ducks Sign Big League Arms Ellis and Corcino". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.

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