Francis Beltrán
Francis Beltrán | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | November 29, 1979|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 28, 2002, for the Chicago Cubs | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 24, 2008, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3–2 |
Earned run average | 5.69 |
Strikeouts | 68 |
Teams | |
Francis Lebrón Beltrán (born November 29, 1979) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, and Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.
Career
Chicago Cubs
The
In 2002, the Cubs promoted Beltran to the Double-A
The Cubs invited Beltran to
Beltran made 35 appearances for the Cubs that year, posting a 2–2 record with a 4.36 ERA. He struck out 40 batters in 35 innings, but also gave up eight
Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals
At Edmonton, Beltran worked as a closer and saved five games with an ERA of 1.80. The Expos recalled Beltran in mid-August; he posted a 7.53 ERA over 11 appearances. Beltran pitched the final inning of the last game played by the Expos, an 8–1 loss to the
Baltimore Orioles
In 2007, the Baltimore Orioles signed Beltran to a minor-league contract and sent him to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. Beltran did not get the call and spent the entire year in Norfolk, going 2–9 with a 4.70 ERA and eight saves.
Detroit Tigers
2008 found Beltran with the Detroit Tigers, who invited him to spring training. At the conclusion of spring training, Beltran went to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, but was called up almost immediately after the Tigers received word that injured reliever Fernando Rodney's return to the team would be delayed (Rodney would return in June).[15] Beltran made five appearances for the Tigers, allowing five runs in 41⁄3 innings for an ERA of 5.79. The Tigers designated him for assignment, and after he cleared waivers returned him to Toledo.[16] He was recalled by Detroit on August 13, but was designated for assignment on August 26, and was sent outright to the minors the following day. Detroit released him at the end of the 2008 season.
San Francisco Giants
In December 2008, Beltrán signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. Beltran was released in April 2009 by the Giants.
Return to Baltimore
On January 15, 2012, Beltran signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Beltran was released in March 2012 by the Orioles.
References
- ^ "NL Central team notes". The Sporting News. November 26, 2001. p. 58.
- ^ Kiley, Mike (June 28, 2002). "Beltran promoted with Bere on the DL". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 163.
- ^ Kiley, Mike (July 2, 2002). "Gordon says he's ready for role call". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 99.
- ^ "Cubs place Cruz on DL, recall Beltran". Associated Press. August 13, 2002.
- ^ "Cubs call up Hill, send Beltran back to minors". Associated Press. June 16, 2003.
- ^ Kiley, Mike (July 26, 2003). "Pirates eyeing Beltran or Hill". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ "Baseball Inside Dish". The Sporting News. February 23, 2004. p. 51.
- ^ Kiley, Mark (March 15, 2004). "Cruz-for-prospect trade talk with Marlins just a rumor". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 103.
- ^ Kiley, Mike (April 23, 2004). "Throw Beltran into Cubs' pitching mix". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 161.
- ^ "Cubs recall Beltran, option Pratt". Associated Press. April 14, 2004.
- ^ "Johnson dominates Cubs; Diamondbacks' Sexson hits 503-foot homer in 9–0 victory". Houston Chronicle. April 27, 2004. p. 2.
- ^ Ulman, Howard (July 31, 2004). "Garciaparra to Cubs, Mientkiewicz to Red Sox in four-team trade". Associated Press.
- ^ "Mets 8, Expos 1". CBS Sports. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
- Washington Times. p. C09.
- Grand Rapids Press. April 6, 2008. p. D5.
- ^ Morosi, Jon Paul (April 18, 2008). "Tigers pitcher Francis Beltran clears waivers, outrighted to Toledo". Detroit Free Press.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)