Guillermo Zuñiga
Guillermo Zuñiga | |
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Los Angeles Angels – No. 49 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Cartagena, Colombia | October 10, 1998|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 2, 2023, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 4.50 |
Strikeouts | 4 |
Teams | |
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Guillermo Enrique Zuñiga (zoon-YEE-gah; born October 10, 1998) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Professional career
Atlanta Braves
Zuñiga signed with the
On October 2, 2017, Braves general manager John Coppolella and international scouting director Gordon Blakely resigned after an MLB investigation into their activities discovered several rules violations regarding international signings.[2] On November 21, MLB ordered that Zuñiga and several other players were released from their contracts and declared to be free agents.[3]
Los Angeles Dodgers
On December 6, 2017, Zuñiga signed a minor league contract with the
In 2021, Zuñiga made 25 appearances for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, pitching to a 7–2 record and 3.06 ERA with 49 strikeouts and 2 saves in 35.1 innings of work.[7] He returned to Tulsa the following year, pitching in 48 games and registering a 4–4 record and 4.77 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 11 saves in 54.2 innings pitched.[8] He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[9]
St. Louis Cardinals
On December 6, 2022, Zuñiga signed a major league contract with the
Los Angeles Angels
On February 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Angels acquired Zuñiga from the Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations.[17]
International career
Zuñiga played for the
References
- ^ "Guillermo Zuniga Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Oz, Mike (October 2, 2017). "Braves GM John Coppolella quits suddenly amid MLB investigation". yahoo.com. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Braves to Lose Draft Pick, Release 12 Minor Leaguers for Rule Violation". syndication.bleacherreport.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Dodgers reportedly sign former Braves minor league RHP Guillermo Zuniga". truebluela.com. December 7, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Cards sign Minor League RHP Zuniga". MLB.com.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "Guillermo Zuniga: Big Dodger". dodgersdaily.net. March 24, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Former Dodgers Prospect Guillermo Zuñiga Was Considered 'Top Minor League Free Agent'". yardbarker.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "2022–23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Guerrero, Daniel (December 6, 2022). "Cardinals sign 24-year-old righty Guillermo Zuniga to major-league deal". STLtoday.com.
- ^ "Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals' Guillermo Zuniga: Recalled from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals Flamethrower Guillermo Zuñiga Shines In Debut Shortly After WBC Stardom". draysbay.com. May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals' Guillermo Zuñiga: Placed on 15-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals Claim Michael Siani From Reds". mlbtraderumors.com. September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Cardinals Designate Guillermo Zuniga for Assignment". February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Headed to Anaheim". CBSSports.com. February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Colombia's Guillermo Zuñiga shines in a World Baseball Classic David vs. Goliath moment". March 12, 2023.
- ^ "Pitching Stats - Colombia". MLB.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)