Fernando Abad

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Fernando Abad
Fernando Abad on August 16, 2016.jpg
Abad pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2016
Baltimore Orioles – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (1985-12-17) December 17, 1985 (age 36)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 28, 2010, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record8–29
Earned run average3.77
Strikeouts290
Teams

Fernando Antonio Abad (/ˈeɪbæd/; born December 17, 1985) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants.

Professional career[]

Houston Astros[]

Abad began his professional career in 2006, pitching for the Dominican Summer Astros. That year, he went 5–2 with a 1.32 ERA in 15 games (11 games started). He also struck out 64 batters in 611⁄3 innings.

He split 2007 between the Greeneville Astros (17 games, four starts) and Tri-City ValleyCats (two games), going a combined 6–4 with a 4.25 ERA, with 59 strikeouts in 53 innings. In 2008, he pitched for the Lexington Legends, going 2–7 with a 3.30 ERA in 45 relief appearances, striking out 94 batters in 761⁄3 innings.

Abad pitched for the Lancaster JetHawks (41 games) and Corpus Christi Hooks (three games, all starts) in 2009, going a combined 4–7 with a 4.00 ERA, striking out 92 batters in 962⁄3 innings of work.[1]

In 3 seasons with the Astros, Abad went 1–11 with a 5.10 ERA in 88 games while striking out 65 in 842⁄3 innings

Washington Nationals[]

On November 22, 2012 he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[2] He was called up to the big leagues when Ryan Mattheus was placed on the disabled list and he posted a 3.35 ERA in 37.2 innings out of the bullpen.[3] On November 20, 2013, he was designated for assignment.

Oakland Athletics[]

Abad warms up in 2015.

On November 25, 2013, the Nationals traded Abad to the Oakland Athletics for minor league outfielder John Wooten.[4]

In his first season in Oakland, Abad pitched a career high 69 games with a career low 1.57 ERA in 57.1 innings. Abad regressed the following season, allowing 11 home runs in under 60 innings. The Athletics designated Abad for assignment after the 2015 season,[5] and he later elected free agency.

Minnesota Twins[]

Abad signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins in December 2015. He became an integral part of the Twins' bullpen in 2016.[6] Despite a 1-4 record, Abad had a 2.65 ERA in 39 games for the last place Twins.

Boston Red Sox[]

On August 1, 2016, the Twins traded Abad to the Boston Red Sox for Pat Light.[7] In 2017, Abad appeared in 48 games for the Red Sox, pitching to a 3.30 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 43.2 innings of work. On November 2, 2017, Abad elected free agency.[8]

Philadelphia Phillies[]

On February 17, 2018, Abad agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that included an invitation to spring training.[9] He was released on March 21.

New York Mets[]

He signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on March 25.[10]

On June 7, 2018, Abad was suspended 80 games after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance and was released by the Mets upon the announcement of the news.[11]

Long Island Ducks[]

On August 3, 2018, Abad signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

San Francisco Giants[]

On February 16, 2019, Abad signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.[12] On August 15, the Giants selected Abad's contract. He posted an ERA of 4.15 in 21 games.

Second stint with Washington Nationals[]

On December 18, 2019, Abad returned to the Washington Nationals, signing a minor league deal. He was released on July 17, 2020.[13]

New York Yankees[]

On July 24, 2020, Abad signed with the New York Yankees organization. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

Baltimore Orioles[]

On December 16, 2020, Abad signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[14] After the 2020 season, he played for Toros del Este of the Dominican Professional Baseball League(LIDOM). He has also played for Dominican Republic in the 2021 Caribbean Series. After posting a 4.26 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 26 appearances for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, the Orioles selected Abad's contract on August 15, 2021.[15]

Pitching style[]

Abad features a four-seam fastball (94–97 mph), a sinker (92–95 mph), a curveball (78–83 mph), and a changeup (75–79 mph). He tends to use the sinker and changeup more against right-handed hitters, and his four-seamer and curveball more against left-handed hitters.[16] He also occasionally throws an eephus pitch, around 55 mph.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ "Fernando Abad Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Who Should I Start? Try the MLB Start/Sit Tool GET MLB ADVICE. FANTASY ASSISTANT HomeMLBFernando AbadNews Update Nationals signed LHP Fernando Abad to a minor league contract". fantasysp.com. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Fernando Abad Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
  4. ^ Wagner, James (25 November 2013). "Nationals trade Fernando Abad for minor league outfielder John Wooten". The Washington Post. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  5. ^ Stiglich, Joe (20 November 2015). "A's protect two from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Abad, Gentry". CSN Bay Area. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  6. ^ Twins: Abad moving forward to back end of bullpen
  7. ^ Red Sox acquire Fernando Abad from Twins - MLB Daily Dish
  8. ^ "Fernando Abad Stats, Fantasy & News".
  9. ^ Heyman, Jon (February 17, 2018). "Heyman | Fernando Abad agrees to deal with Phillies". fanragsports. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  10. ^ Byrne, Connor (March 25, 2018). "Mets Sign Fernando Abad". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "Fernando Abad given 80-game drug suspension". The Washington Post. Associated Press. June 7, 2018. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  12. ^ Todd, Jeff (February 21, 2019). "Giants To Sign Fernando Abad". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  13. ^ Zuckerman, Mark (2020-07-17). "The Nationals have released veteran left-hander Fernando Abad". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
  14. ^ "Orioles to Sign Fernando Abad to Minors Contract".
  15. ^ "Orioles Announce Several Roster Moves".
  16. ^ "Player Card: Fernando Abad". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  17. ^ "Abad brings Beltre to a knee with eephus". YouTube. July 6, 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

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