Gerardo Concepción

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is Concepción and the second or maternal family name is Pérez.
Gerardo Concepción
Havana, Cuba
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 21, 2016, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
June 26, 2016, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.86
Strikeouts2
Teams

Gerardo Concepción Pérez (born February 29, 1992) is a Cuban former professional baseball pitcher. After competing in the 2010–11 Cuban National Series, winning the Rookie of the Year Award, he defected to Mexico in order to become an MLB free agent. He pitched in MLB for the Chicago Cubs in 2016.

Professional career

Cuba

Concepción debuted in the Cuban National Series with the 2010–11 Industriales. In his rookie season, Concepción finished with a 10–3 win–loss record and a 3.36 earned run average (ERA) in 21 games pitched, including 16 games started.[1] He placed among the league leaders in wins (finishing tied for sixth with Yosvani Torres), winning percentage (finishing second, behind Norberto González) and ERA (finishing ninth, between Miguel Alfredo González and Dalier Hinojosa). For his debut season, he was named the Cuban National Series Rookie of the Year.[1]

Concepción defected from Cuba while in

Cuban national baseball team was participating in the World Port Tournament in June 2011, the same tournament where Aroldis Chapman defected from Cuba in 2009. Concepción established residency in Mexico and Major League Baseball declared him a free agent in January 2012.[1]

Minor leagues

Concepción agreed to sign with the

Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[7]

Chicago Cubs

Concepción was promoted to the Cubs on June 21, 2016. He struck out the first batter he faced in his major league debut that night.

non-tendered Concepción after the season.[10] He was released on May 6, 2017.[11]

Scouting report

During his career Concepción was 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and slender. He threw a

change-up. In his pitching motion, he threw across his body, which created deception in his delivery, but would prevent him from being consistent.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion declared a free agent, player agent says". ESPN.com. ESPN. January 18, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  2. ^ Rojas, Enrique (February 2, 2012). "Source: Gerardo Concepcion to Cubs". ESPNdeportesLA.com. ESPN. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  3. ^ "Cubs sign Cuban left-hander Concepcion to five-year deal". Chicago Tribune. March 11, 2012. Archived from the original on March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  4. ^ "Outrighted To Triple-A: Miller, Beato, Nunez, Pearce". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  5. ^ "Addison Russell, C.J. Edwards to play in Arizona Fall League - Chicago Cubs Blog - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. ^ "Pelicans opening-day roster loaded with top Cubs prospects". myrtlebeachonline. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  7. ^ 5:26 p.m. CT May 29, 2016 (May 29, 2016). "Gerardo Concepcion living up to high expectations". Desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Gerardo Concepcion provides promise in Cubs' loss". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  9. ^ Bastian, Jordan; Muskat, Carrie. "Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series". MLB. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  10. ^ "Cubs sign relief pitcher, tender contracts". Dailyherald.com. December 2, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "Minor League Transactions: May 6-12". BaseballAmerica.com. May 16, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  12. ^ Arguello, John (January 30, 2012). "Cubs are heavily scouting Cuban players | Cubs Den". Chicagonow.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Cuban National Series Rookie of the Year
2010–11 		Succeeded by
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