Eric Fornataro
| Eric Fornataro | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 2, 1988 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 | |
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[edit]
St. Louis Cardinals[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Cardinals add four pitchers to 40-man roster | cardinals.com: News". Stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ "Cardinals promote David Bell to bench coach". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ Chelsea Janes (2015-02-02). "Nationals officially announce signing of Casey Janssen". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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