Jairo Asencio

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Jairo Asencio
Jairo Asencio on July 13, 2013.jpg
Asencio with the Baltimore Orioles in 2013
Free agent
Relief pitcher
Born: (1983-05-30) May 30, 1983 (age 38)
Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 12, 2009, for the Atlanta Braves
KBO: March 29, 2014, for the Kia Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2013 season)
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average5.34
Strikeouts41
KBO statistics
(through 2014 season)
Win–loss record4-1
Earned run average4.05
Strikeouts56
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Dominican Republic
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Tokyo Team

Jairo Manuel Asencio (born May 30, 1983) is a professional baseball right-handed pitcher who is a free agent. He has played for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, and Baltimore Orioles in MLB. He spent 2014 with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.

Career[]

Pittsburgh Pirates[]

Asencio was first signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2001.[1]

Atlanta Braves[]

He was placed on the Atlanta Braves 40-man roster for the first time in 2009 when he made three appearances for the major league team, and later on April 16, 2011 to replace the disabled Peter Moylan.[2] His Major League debut was on July 12, 2009, against the Colorado Rockies. On April 28, 2011, Asencio was optioned back to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves.[3]

For the entire 2010 Atlanta Braves season, Asencio was on the team's restricted list because of visa problems. It was discovered later in the year that Asencio had used a false name, Luis Valdez, and birthdate.[4][5]

Cleveland Indians[]

On March 29, 2012, Asencio was traded to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.[6] Asencio was designated for assignment on May 28, 2012.[7]

Chicago Cubs[]

The Chicago Cubs claimed Asencio off waivers on June 1, 2012.[8]

Milwaukee Brewers[]

Asencio signed a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers on Nov. 5, 2012.[9]

Baltimore Orioles[]

On March 25, 2013, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later or cash. He started the 2013 season with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. He was recalled by the Orioles on July 12,[10] and pitched one inning of relief against the Toronto Blue Jays that night. He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2013.[11] He elected free agency on October 4, 2013.[12]

Kia Tigers[]

Asencio signed a deal with the Kia Tigers in the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2014 season.[13][14]

Chicago White Sox[]

On January 22, 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[15] He was released on May 29.[16]

Leones de Yucatán[]

On April 18, 2017, Asencio signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on June 6, 2017.

Saraperos de Saltillo[]

On May 23, 2019, Asencio signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He was released on June 4, 2019.

References[]

  1. ^ "Orioles select contract of RHP Jairo Asencio from Triple-A Norfolk". MLB.com. July 12, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  2. ^ "Back strain lands Moylan on disabled list". MLB.com. April 16, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  3. ^ Bowman, Mark (April 28, 2011). "Seeking versatility, Braves recall Mather". MLB.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  4. ^ "Indians acquire RHP Asencio from Braves". Boston Globe. Associated Press. March 29, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  5. ^ Bastian, Jordon (March 29, 2012). "Reliever Asencio acquired from Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  6. ^ "Bullpen picture clears with Asencio trade". MLB.com. March 29, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  7. ^ "Indians Announce Series of Roster Moves". MLB.com. May 28, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  8. ^ "Cubs claim righthander Jairo Asencio off waivers". MLB.com. June 1, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  9. ^ Gruman, Andrew (November 5, 2012). "Brewers sign Asencio to minor league deal". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  10. ^ "Orioles bring up Jairo Asencio, DFA Jair Jurrjens". Associated Press. July 12, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  11. ^ "Orioles recall OF Hoes, designate RHP Asencio". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 28, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  12. ^ Encina, Eduardo A. (October 4, 2013). "Former Orioles Teagarden and Asencio declare for free agency". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  13. ^ "Tigers looking to return to glory". JoongAng Ilbo. March 12, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  14. ^ "Kia Tigers acquire ex-Japan league ace Houlton". GlobalPost. Yonhap News Agency. January 1, 2014. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  15. ^ "Soto, Penny get minors deals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  16. ^ "Knights Make Roster Moves". Our Sports Central. May 29, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.

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