Waldis Joaquín

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Waldis Joaquín
Pitcher
Born: (1986-12-25) December 25, 1986 (age 37)
La Vega, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 4, 2009, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 2011, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average5.40
Strikeouts17
WHIP1.80
Teams

Waldis Joaquín de la Cruz (born December 25, 1986) is a

slider, and a changeup
.

Signed by the Giants in 2003, Joaquín reached the major leagues in 2009 and appeared in 10 games, which would be his highest total in an MLB season. Part of the

decision
, a win.

In 2012, Joaquín was signed by the

Mexican Baseball League. In 2017, he signed with the Detroit Tigers but made it no higher than the Double-A
level.

Career

San Francisco Giants

Waldis Joaquín de la Cruz was born on December 25, 1986, in

Single-A (short season) Northwest League, with whom he went 3–0 with a 2.84 ERA, 30 strikeouts, and 16 walks in 38 innings.[3]

In 2008, Joaquín played for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets of the South Atlantic League and the Single-A advanced San Jose Giants of the California League. He was had a combined 1–3 with a 4.42 ERA in 71+1⁄3 innings over 36 games (seven starts).[3] After the season, he made eight starts for the Waikiki BeachBoys of the Hawaii Winter Baseball League, posting a 2–3 record and a 5.97 ERA.[3]

AT&T Park was Joaquín's home stadium during his time with the Giants.

Joaquín began 2009 with the

Dominican Winter League, posting a 1–0 record and a 2.35 ERA.[3]

Joaquín made the Giants' Opening Day roster in 2010. He threw a scoreless 2⁄3 of an inning in his first outing, but he gave up runs in each of his next three outings.

waivers by the Chicago White Sox. Refusing the waiver claim, he became a free agent. He was re-signed to a minor league contract by the Giants in December 2010.[2][12][13] He pitched for the Gigantes in the offseason but only made three appearances, losing one and posting a 27.00 ERA.[3]

Joaquín was invited to

wild pitches as he allowed both runners to score in addition to giving up three runs of his own in one inning of work; San Francisco went on to lose 15–2.[16][17] For the Giants in 2011, Joaquín appeared in five games, posting a 1–0 record and a 4.26 ERA in 6+1⁄3 innings, with three strikeouts and three walks.[2] He became a free agent on November 30.[1]

Washington Nationals organization

On December 14, 2011, Joaquín signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals with an invitation to spring training.[2] He was reassigned to minor league camp on March 15, 2012.[18] However, he did not pitch for any of their minor league teams due to an injury.[2][3] He did pitch in nine games for the Gigantes after the season, winning one and posting a 6.23 ERA.[3] On November 12, he became a free agent.[2]

Mexican League

Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey
was Joaquín's home ballpark with the Sultanes.

Joaquín spent the next four seasons in the

Estrellas de Oriente. In 13 games, he had a 1–0 record and a 6.00 ERA.[3]

In 2015, Joaquín pitched for two Mexican League teams. Making 31 appearances for the Acereros de Monclova, he had a 2–2 record, eight saves, a 3.41 ERA, 32 strikeouts, and eight walks in 31+2⁄3 innings. He also made 17 appearances for the Rieleros de Aguascalientes, posting a 2–1 record, three saves, a 3.74 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and eight walks in 21+2⁄3 innings. Following the season, he returned to the Estrellas, posting a 1–1 record and a 3.86 ERA in 15 games.[3]

Joaquín pitched for two Mexican League teams again in 2016. In eight games for the

Venezuela, this time for the Caribes de Anzoátegui. In 18 games, he had a 1–0 record and a 1.89 ERA. He also made one appearance for the Estrellas, allowing two runs in 1⁄3 of an inning.[3]

Detroit Tigers organization, winter ball

On December 20, 2016, Joaquín signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[19] Assigned to extended spring training at the start of the 2017 season, he then pitched in three games for the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the Single-A Advanced Florida State League before being promoted to the Erie SeaWolves of the Double-A Eastern League.[2][3] In 12 games (one start), he had a 2–4 record, a 6.06 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and six walks in 16+1⁄3 innings.[3] He was released on June 19.[2] Later that year, Joaquin made six appearances with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He had a 1–0 record, a 15.43 ERA, five strikeouts, and four walks in 4+2⁄3 innings.[3]

Over the 2017–18 offseason, Joaquín made 14 appearances for the Caribes, accumulating no record but recording three saves and posting a 4.97 ERA. He made one appearance for the Toros del Este of the Dominican Winter League in the 2018–19 offseason, pitching a scoreless inning.[3] On March 21, 2020, Joaquín signed with the Hamilton Cardinals of the Intercounty Baseball League.[20] However, he did not pitch for the Cardinals, as the league's season was cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19.[21]

Pitching style

Joaquín throws three pitches: a

slider, and a changeup. The fastball travels 94 miles per hour (151 km/h) to 98 miles per hour (158 km/h) and travels quickly to the upper inside corner of the strike zone for right-handed batters. Left-handed batters can see it more easily. The slider travels in the middle 80 miles per hour (130 km/h) range. Sam Corun of Bleacher Report mentioned in 2010 that his changeup needed to be better in order for him to walk fewer hitters.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Waldis Joaquin Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Waldis Joaquin Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio". MLB.com. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Waldis Joaquin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  4. ^ Pentis, Andrew (August 1, 2009). "Giants welcome Sanchez, alter roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  5. ^ Grodsky, Jason (August 5, 2009). "Giants send down reliever Joaquin". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  6. ^ Haft, Chris (September 1, 2009). "Giants add Bowker, Joaquin, Guzman". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  7. ^ "Waldis Joaquin 2010 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  8. ^ Bans, Willie (May 1, 2010). "Joaquin sent down to make room for Rowand". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  9. ^ Kruth, Cash (May 27, 2010). "Improving Affeldt still sidelined". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  10. ^ "Posey gets a night off as Giants fall to Astros". The Sacramento Bee. June 24, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Haft, Chris (October 2, 2010). "Giants win the Series! Giants win the Series!". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  12. ^ "Transactions". The Fresno Bee. November 24, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Polishuk, Mark (January 14, 2011). "Minor Transactions: Giants, Angels". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  14. ^ "Grizzlies Report". The Fresno Bee. May 21, 2011. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies Box Score, September 17, 2011". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  16. ^ "Waldis Joaquin 2011 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  17. ^ "San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score, September 24, 2011". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  18. ^ "Transactions". The Bradenton Herald. March 16, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ Byrne, Connor (December 20, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/20/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  20. ^ "Cards sign Ex-MLB Pitcher Waldis Joaquin". www.iblcardinals.ca. March 20, 2020. Archived from the original on June 4, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  21. ^ "For the first time in a century, Intercounty Baseball League cancels season". CBC. July 12, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  22. ^ Corun, Sam. "Young Arm Waldis Joaquin of Giants Trying to Force Way into San Fran Bullpen". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 16, 2021.

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