Aneury Tavárez
| Aneury Tavárez | |
|---|---|
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| Bravos de León – No. 00 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: April 14, 1992 Barrio Obrero, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Aneury De Jesús Tavárez Trinidad [ah-nay'-oo-ree / tah-vah'-rez] (born April 14, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.
Career
Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox signed Tavárez as an international free agent in October 2010, signing him a bonus of $80,000.[1] His first four seasons in the minors were unremarkable – a combined .254 batting average (289-for-1136) with 336 strikeouts and just 66 walks in 314 games.[2]
Tavárez opened 2015 with the
Tavárez settled into Double-A in 2016, after spending the 2015 season at three levels, and struggled early in the year. As late as May 5, he was hitting .219 with a .534 OPS and was fighting for playing time before settling down in June, when he posted a robust .413 average and was briefly called up to Pawtucket for six games. Tavárez produced again in Triple-A, hitting .389/.522/.667 with a one
Baltimore Orioles
On December 8, 2016, Tavárez was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2016 Rule 5 draft.[8] He did not play in any regular seasons minor league games for Baltimore.
Boston Red Sox (second stint)
Tavárez was returned to Boston from Baltimore on April 2, 2017. He spent the season with three Red Sox teams: the Low–A Lowell Spinners (7 games), Double-A Portland Sea Dogs (18 games), and Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox (33 games). Overall, he batted .272 with five home runs and 22 RBIs in 58 games played.
Tavárez opened the 2018 season with Triple-A Pawtucket. He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.
On January 25, 2019, Tavárez re-signed to a minor league deal with the Red Sox. He was released on May 10, 2019.
Generales de Durango
On May 27, 2019, Tavárez signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League. Tavárez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] In 2021, he slashed .353/.436/.603 with 10 home runs and 36 RBI over 55 games. He continued his success in 2022, batting .388/.466/.659 with 23 home runs and 80 RBI in 85 games, and was named a Mid-Season All Star in the North Division. In 2023, he registered a .263/.332/.425 line in 47 games.
Guerreros de Oaxaca
On June 26, 2023, Tavárez was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League in exchange for OF Ademar Rifaela.[10] In 7 games for Oaxaca, Tavárez went 6–for–25 (.240) with no home runs and two RBI.
Bravos de León
On December 11, 2023, Tavárez signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Sox-Prospects.com – Aneury Tavarez page".
- ^ a b c Aneury Tavarez Batting Statistics. MiLB.com. Retrieved on September 1, 2016.
- ^ "DOM Roster". World Baseball Softball Confederation: WBSC. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Aneury Tavares batting statistics. MiLB.com. Retrieved on September 5, 2016.
- ^ a b 2016 Eastern League Batting Statistics. MiLB.com. Retrieved on September 5, 2016.
- ^ Sea Dogs fall in season finale, 3-1. Portland Press Herald. Retrieved on September 6, 2016.
- ^ Sea Dogs Announce 2016 Team Awards. MiLB.com. Retrieved on September 1, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Rule 5 Draft results". MLB.com. December 8, 2016. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
- ^ "Llega líder productor de la liga". clubgenerales.com (in Spanish). Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Aneury Tavárez llega para "bombardear" con los Bravos de León". elsoldeleon.com.mx. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- SoxProspects.com