Ernesto Frieri
Ernesto Frieri | |
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Arjona, Colombia | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 26, 2009, for the San Diego Padres | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 3, 2017, for the Texas Rangers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 11–14 |
Earned run average | 3.59 |
Strikeouts | 387 |
Saves | 73 |
Teams | |
Ernesto Frieri Gutiérrez [free-eh'-ree] (born July 19, 1985) is a Colombian former
.Professional career
San Diego Padres
Frieri was signed by scouts Robert Rowley and Marical DelValle. He began his professional career in 2005, splitting the season between the
In 2006, Frieri split the season between the
In 2007, Frieri played for the Wizards, appearing in 40 games, and Storm, appearing in 13 games, going a combined 2–2 with a 1.98 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 861⁄3 innings. In 2008, he played for the Storm, the Double-A San Antonio Missions and the Triple-A Portland Beavers. He went 8–6 with a 4.00 ERA in 33 games, appearing in 18 starts with the Storm. With the Missions, he went 1–0 with a 4.09 ERA in two games, and with the Beavers he went 1–0 with a 1.50 ERA in one game.[citation needed]
Frieri had a break-out year in 2009 playing for the Missions and the Padres. With the Missions, he went 10–9 with a 3.59 ERA with 118
In 2010, Frieri made 33 appearances, sporting an ERA of 1.71 with 41 strikeouts. He became a permanent bullpen piece in 2011, appearing in 59 games for the Padres.[citation needed]
Frieri's pitching repertoire consists of a
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
On May 3, 2012, the Padres traded Frieri to the
Frieri became the full-time closer for the Angels in 2013. He had a 3.80 ERA and recorded 37 saves,[6] despite allowing 11 home runs.
On April 25, 2014, Frieri was pulled from the closer role in favor of Joe Smith after multiple poor outings.[7] After a few questionable outings from Smith, Frieri and Smith began splitting the role. Through late June 2014, Frieri had an ERA of 6.39[8] and allowed eight home runs in 31 innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On June 27, 2014, Frieri was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Jason Grilli.[9]
Frieri did not recover his control, as he surrendered 12 runs in 10.2 innings for the Pirates and was designated for assignment on August 8, 2014, then outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis Indians on August 13. On September 8, Frieri was released.[10]
Tampa Bay Rays
Frieri signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on November 26, 2014.[11] On June 2, Frieri was designated for assignment by the Rays after once again suffering through bouts of extreme inconsistency. In 23.1 innings, Frieri struck out 19 while permitting 11 walks and 20 hits.[12]
Philadelphia Phillies
On December 14, 2015, Frieri signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.[13] He was released on April 5, 2016.[14] Frieri took off the 2016 season to work on his pitching mechanics.[15]
New York Yankees
Frieri pitched in the
Texas Rangers
On June 6, Frieri signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[17] He had his contract purchased on June 17, 2017. After allowing six runs in seven innings, Frieri was designated for assignment on July 4, 2017.[18] On July 8, Frieri was outrighted to Triple-A.[19]
Seattle Mariners
Frieri was traded to the Seattle Mariners on August 8, 2017 for $1.[20] He elected free agency on October 2, 2017.
Milwaukee Brewers
On January 18, 2018, Frieri signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.[21] He was released on March 18.[22]
Acereros de Monclova
On April 5, 2018, Frieri signed with the
References
- ^ "Padres call up a pair from San Antonio". Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Padres recall Frieri, Durango from San Antonio". Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "PITCHf/x Player Card: Ernesto Frieri". BrooksBaseball.net. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
- ^ "Ernesto Frieri". FanGraphs. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
- ^ Center, Bill (May 4, 2012). "Padres acquire INF, pitcher for Frieri". Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ DiGiovanna, Mike (March 12, 2014). "Angels hope Ernesto Frieri is a one-and-done closer this season". Retrieved March 16, 2017 – via LA Times.
- ^ "Endless Closer Shuffle: Joe Smith in, Ernesto Frieri out; Mark Melancon in, Jason Grilli out". Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Shaikin, Bill (June 27, 2014). "Angels trade struggling Ernesto Frieri for struggling Jason Grilli". Retrieved March 16, 2017 – via LA Times.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (June 27, 2014). "Angels, Pirates Swap Ernesto Frieri and Jason Grilli". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ "Pirates release Ernesto Frieri". bucsdugout.com. September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
- ^ Gleeman, Aaron (November 26, 2014). "Rays sign Ernesto Frieri to incentive-laden contract". hardballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Calcaterra, Craig (June 2, 2015). "The Rays designate Ernesto Frieri for assignment". Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Zolecki, Todd (December 14, 2015). "Phils sign Frieri, 4 others to Minor League deals". MLB.com. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ "Phillies release veteran reliever Ernesto Frieri". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ^ Kuty, Brendan (March 18, 2017). "Why Yankees' Ernesto Frieri is up to his old tricks". NJ.com. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- ^ "Yankees sign RHP Ernesto Frieri to MiLB deal | YES Network".
- ^ "Rangers notebook: RP Ernesto Frieri signs minor league deal; Gomez, Ross injury updates". June 6, 2017.
- ^ "Rangers Activate Jeremy Jeffress, Designate Ernesto Frieri - MLB Trade Rumors".
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/8/17 - MLB Trade Rumors".
- ^ "Texas Rangers sell right-hander Ernesto Frieri to Seattle Mariners for $1". August 8, 2017.
- ^ "Brewers Agree To Minor League Deal With Ernesto Frieri - MLB Trade Rumors".
- ^ Byrne, Connor (March 18, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 3/18/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "El ligamayorista Ernesto Frieri refuerza a Acereros" (in Spanish). April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)