Jean Machi

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Jean Machi
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Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1982-02-01) February 1, 1982 (age 40)
El Tigre, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2012, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record13–2
Earned run average3.38
Strikeouts152
Saves6
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Jean Manuel Machi (born February 1, 1982) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners. He was with the Giants for their 2014 World Series win.

Career[]

Philadelphia Phillies[]

On February 22, 2000, Machi signed with the Philadelphia Phillies organization as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut for the GCL Phillies in 2002, and posted a 1.00 ERA in 10 games. The following year, he pitched in 8 games for the Low-A Batavia Muckdogs, logging a 2-4 record and 4.78 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 32.0 innings pitched. Machi spent 2004 in the Venezuelan Summer League.

Tampa Bay Rays[]

On December 13, 2004, Machi was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays organization in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[2] He split the 2005 season between the High-A Visalia Oaks and the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits, recording a cumulative 3-11 record and 6.36 ERA in 32 appearances. He returned to Montgomery the following year, and improved his performance, recording a 6-1 record and 2.64 ERA in 49 games. On October 15, 2006, Machi elected free agency.

Toronto Blue Jays[]

On October 31, 2006, Machi signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[3] He spent the 2007 season with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, and posted a 2-4 record and 3.53 ERA in 48 games. He returned to New Hampshire in 2008 and logged a 2-6 record and 4.65 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 69.2 innings of work.[4] On November 12, 2008, Machi was released by the Toronto organization.

Pittsburgh Pirates[]

On February 13, 2009, Machi signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.[5] He split the year between the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians and the Double-A Altoona Curve, accumulating a 3-4 record and 2.09 ERA in 41 appearances. For the 2010 season, Machi returned to Indianapolis and pitched to a 5-5 record and 3.92 ERA with 58 strikeouts in as many appearances. On November 6, 2010, he elected free agency.

San Francisco Giants[]

On February 9, 2011, Machi signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He played in 3 games for the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies before he was loaned to the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League for the rest of the season.[6] In 48 games with the Diablos, Machi recorded a 3-1 record and 2.30 ERA. He was assigned to Triple-A Fresno to begin the 2012 season, where he served as the team's closer.

On September 1, 2012, Machi was selected to the 40-man roster by the Giants and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] On September 3, Machi made his major league debut, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitching a perfect inning.[8] He finished his rookie season with a 6.75 ERA in 8 major league games. In 2013, Machi made 51 appearances for the Giants out of the bullpen, pitching to a 2.38 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 53.0 innings of work.

Machi at the 2012 World Series victory parade

At the start of the 2014 season, Machi picked up three relief wins in his team's first 15 games, becoming the first Giants pitcher to do so since Bob Shaw in 1964.[9] He finished the year with a 7-1 record and 2.58 ERA in 71 appearances for the team. Machi hit some struggles in 2015, and was designated for assignment by the Giants on July 20, 2015, after posting a 5.14 ERA in 33 appearances.[10]

Boston Red Sox[]

On July 28, 2015, Machi was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox and starter Clay Buchholz was transferred from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list to make space for him on the 40-man roster.[11] In 26 appearances for Boston, Machi recorded a 5.09 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 23.0 innings of work. On November 6, 2015, Machi was outrighted off of the 40-man roster[12] and elected free agency the same day.[13]

Chicago Cubs[]

On December 14, 2015, Machi signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Chicago Cubs organization.[14] After registering a 2-1 record and 3.68 ERA in 20 games for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, Machi was released on June 5, 2016.[15]

San Francisco Giants (second stint)[]

On June 16, 2016, Machi signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[16] He finished the year with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, posting a 2-2 record and 3.62 ERA in 28 appearances. On November 7, 2016, he elected free agency.

Seattle Mariners[]

On January 30, 2017, Machi signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[17] He started the season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, and the Mariners selected his contract on May 2. He was designated for assignment on May 13 after recording a 1.17 ERA in 5 appearances.[18] He was outrighted to Tacoma and posted a 2-4 record and 3.44 ERA in 29 games for the team.

Chicago White Sox[]

On July 21, 2017, Machi was traded to the Chicago White Sox, along with fellow veteran pitcher Mark Lowe, in exchange for cash considerations.[19] He was assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights upon acquisition. In 12 appearances with Charlotte, Machi logged a 5-0 record and 3.60 ERA with 28 strikeouts in30.0 innings pitched. On October 2, 2017, Machi elected free agency.

Return to Diablos Rojos[]

On February 7, 2018, Machi signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican Baseball League.[20] He was released on July 2, after he recorded a 5-3 record and 5.20 ERA in 28 games.

Sugar Land Skeeters[]

On July 15, 2018, Machi signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21] In 22 games for the Skeeters, Machi registered an excellent 0.84 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 21.1 innings of work. He re-signed with the team on May 2, 2019, and was later released on June 28 after struggling to a 6.75 ERA in 25 appearances.

West Virginia Power[]

After spending the 2020 season out of baseball, on April 5, 2021, Machi signed with the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[22] In 11 relief appearances, Machi registered a 2–1 record, 5.23 ERA, and 14 strikeouts.

Sultanes de Monterrey[]

On July 8, 2021, Machi's contract was purchased by the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[23] He was released following the season on October 20, 2021.[24]

Personal life[]

On June 9, 2016, Machi was arrested in Des Moines, Iowa for public intoxication, and urinating in public.[25]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Jean Machi Trades and Transactions by Baseball Almanac".
  2. ^ "Jean Machi Trades and Transactions by Baseball Almanac".
  3. ^ "Jean Machi Trades and Transactions by Baseball Almanac".
  4. ^ "Jean Machi Minor, Winter, Mexican & Independent Leagues Statistics & History".
  5. ^ "Jean Machi Trades and Transactions by Baseball Almanac".
  6. ^ "Jean Machi Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  7. ^ Lee, Jay (September 3, 2012). "Arias sidelined with tight calf muscle". Giants.MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  8. ^ Schulman, Henry (September 4, 2012). "Jean Machi's nice debut for SF Giants". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  9. ^ @MLBStatoftheDay (verified Twitter account) (April 17, 2014). "MLB.com Stat of the Day". MLB Stat of the Day, via Twitter. Retrieved April 20, 2014. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ "Giants Designate Jean Machi for Assignment".
  11. ^ "Injury updates: Holt available; Buchholz on 60-day DL". NBC Sports Boston. 2015-07-28. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  12. ^ "Red Sox Re-Sign Sandy Leon; Alexi Ogando Elects Free Agency".
  13. ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  14. ^ Adams, Steve (December 14, 2015). "Cubs, Jean Machi Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  15. ^ "Former I-Cubs pitcher Jean Machi arrested in des Moines". The Des Moines Register.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (June 16, 2016). "Giants, Jean Machi Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  17. ^ Adams, Steve (January 30, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/30/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  18. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (May 13, 2017). "Mariners Designate Jean Machi For Assignment, Select Ryan Weber's Contract". Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  19. ^ "White Sox to Acquire Mark Lowe, Jean Machi".
  20. ^ "Jean Machí regresa a los Diablos Rojos" (in Spanish). Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  21. ^ "Monday's Sports Transactions". AP News. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  22. ^ "Power Agree to Terms with Former Major Leaguer Rymer Liriano and Four Others". 5 April 2021.
  23. ^ "3 Power Players Have Contracts Purchased by Mexican League Team". West Virginia Power. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  24. ^ Mexican League Transactions
  25. ^ Birch, Tommy (June 9, 2016). "Former I-Cubs pitcher Jean Machi arrested in Des Moines". desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.

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