Lázaro Armenteros
| Lázaro Armenteros | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Armenteros in 2021 | |
| Oakland Athletics – No. 74 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: 22 May 1999 Havana, Cuba | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Lázaro Robersy Armenteros Arango (born 22 May 1999), nicknamed Lazarito, is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Amateur
Armenteros played in the 2014
In 2015, Armenteros was sanctioned by the Cuban government, and disallowed from playing for the 15-and-under team.[3] Armenteros defected from Cuba in an attempt to play in Major League Baseball.[3] He reached Haiti, and established residency there in May 2015.[4] He permanently settled in the Dominican Republic.[5] A team in Nippon Professional Baseball reportedly offered Armenteros a contract worth $15 million.[6] In January 2016, Armenteros was declared a free agent.[1][7]
Oakland Athletics
On 2 July 2016, Armenteros signed a minor league contract with the
The Athletics assigned him to the
Armenteros did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] He returned to action in 2021, splitting the year between Stockton and the High–A Lansing Lugnuts. In 71 combined contests, he hit .259/.322/.381 with 6 home runs, 26 RBI, and 21 stolen bases. Armenteros again played for Lansing in 2022, appearing in 56 games and slashing .261/.376/.479 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.[15]
Armenteros once more began the 2023 season with Lansing before quickly being promoted to the Double–A
Armenteros was optioned to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators to begin the 2024 season.[18]
Personal life
Armenteros was born and raised in the
References
- ^ a b "16-year-old Cuban megaprospect Lazarito Armenteros cleared to sign with an MLB team". For The Win. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "Lázaro Armenteros, el próximo astro cubano en Grandes Ligas" (in Spanish). Martinoticias.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Cuban 'Lazarito' Armenteros seeks free agency". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "MLB says Cuba's Lazaro Armenteros, 16, eligible to sign". ESPN.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ Stiglich, Joe (19 March 2017). "A's star prospect 'Lazarito' adjusting to American baseball, culture | NBCS Bay Area". Nbcsports.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Meet Lazaro Armenteros, the next Cuban baseball star". USA TODAY. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "What you need to know about new Cuban free agent Lazaro Armenteros". Yahoo Sports. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ Townsend, Mark (2 July 2016). "Coveted Cuban prospect Lazaro Armenteros finds home with A's". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ Stiglich, Joe (25 March 2017). "A's 17-year-old prospect 'Lazarito' makes Cactus League debut | NBCS Bay Area". Nbcsports.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Lazaro Armenteros Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ "Down on the farm: A's prospect Lazarito set to debut for Beloit, Luzardo continues to dominate – The Athletic". Theathletic.com. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Kleinschmidt, Jessica (21 June 2019). "A's prospect Lazaro Armenteros showing power potential in Stockton | NBCS Bay Area". Nbcsports.com. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ "2019 Register Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Lazaro Armenteros - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Lazaro Armenteros Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "A's To Select Lazaro Armenteros". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Athletics' Lazaro Armenteros: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)