Alfredo Fígaro

Alfredo Fígaro
Figaro with the Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1984-07-07) July 7, 1984 (age 40)
Samaná, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 20, 2009, for the Detroit Tigers
NPB: April 14, 2011, for the Orix Buffaloes
KBO: March 28, 2015, for the Samsung Lions
CPBL: March 26, 2017, for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
Last appearance
MLB: September 27, 2014, for the Milwaukee Brewers
NPB: August 5, 2012, for the Orix Buffaloes
KBO: October 3, 2015, for the Samsung Lions
CPBL: October 3, 2017, for the Uni-President Lions
MLB statistics
Win–loss record5–8
Earned run average5.04
Strikeouts83
NPB statistics
Win–loss record8-11
Earned run average3.31
Strikeouts127
KBO statistics
Win–loss record13-7
Earned run average3.38
Strikeouts117
CPBL statistics
Win–loss record5-9
Earned run average6.30
Strikeouts109
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Dominican Republic
Bolivarian Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Valledupar Team

Alfredo Fígaro (born July 7, 1984) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers. He also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes, the KBO League for the Samsung Lions, and the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions.

Professional career

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Detroit Tigers

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Fígaro was drafted in the 2006 MLB draft and signed with the Detroit Tigers. He was a signed to their Rookie League affiliate, the GCL Tigers. With GCL in 2006 he had a 3–1 win–loss record with a 0.70 earned run average (ERA) in 14 games, four of which were starts. In 2007, Fígaro started the season at Single-A Oneonta and went 4–2 with a 3.38 ERA in 11 starts before being called up to the Lakeland Tigers. At Lakeland he had a 0–2 win–loss record in four starts. To begin 2008, the Tigers sent Fígaro to another one of their three Single-A affiliates, the West Michigan Whitecaps. With the Whitecaps, Fígaro had a career high in wins (12), starts (19), complete games (2), innings pitched (123) and strikeouts (96). He was called back up to Lakeland and for a second season didn't have any wins, going 0–5 with a 4.91 ERA in five starts. Fígaro started 2009 with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves and was named Eastern League player of the week for the week of April 20.[1] For the season he has a 5–2 record with a 4.10 ERA.[2]

Fígaro was called up on June 20, 2009, and to clear room for him, the Tigers designated Dane Sardinha for assignment.[3] Fígaro made his major league debut on June 20, 2009, replacing Willis in the starting rotation.[4] In 2009, he had a 2–2 record with a 6.35 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 17 innings and three starts.[5] In his second start he gave up seven earned runs and 10 hits in three innings against the Houston Astros. Tigers manager Jim Leyland said of the outing, "He pitched very tentative until the horse was out of the barn. The one thing I thought he would be was aggressive. He pitched like he was caught up in the names on the back."[6] He was demoted to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens in favor of Luke French on June 29, 2009.

Orix Buffaloes

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On December 14, 2010, the Tigers sold his contract to the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball.[7] He re-signed with Orix on November 14, 2011.

Milwaukee Brewers

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On January 31, 2013, the Brewers signed Fígaro to a minor league contract, with an invitation to spring training. He beat out fellow reliever Donovan Hand as the last player to be added to the 25-man roster after spring training.[8]

Texas Rangers

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On October 2, 2014, the Texas Rangers claimed Figaro off waivers from Milwaukee.[9]

Samsung Lions

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Figaro signed with the Samsung Lions for the 2015 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On June 11, 2016, Figaro signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played with the Double–A Tulsa Drillers[10] and the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers.[11] In 10 games between the two affiliates, (and the rookie league Arizona League Dodgers) he accumulated a 3–0 record and 2.70 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 40 innings. Figaro elected free agency following the season on November 7.[12]

Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions

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Figaro signed with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2017 season.

Personal life

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Fígaro is the cousin of former Major League Baseball pitcher Fernando Rodney.[13] He played with his national team at the 2022 Bolivarian Games, helping his team to win the gold medal.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Alfredo Figaro Named EL Pitcher of the Week". Our Sports Central. April 20, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
  2. ^ "Alfredo Figaro". The Baseball Cube. Archived from the original on June 25, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
  3. ^ Iott, Chris (June 20, 2008). "Tigers recall Alfredo Figaro, designate Dane Sardinha for assignment". Michigan Live. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
  4. ^ "Figaro beats Brewers in major-league debut". June 23, 2009. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
  5. ^ "Alfredo Figaro". Sports Reference, LLC. Archived from the original on June 26, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
  6. ^ Kornacki, Steve (June 27, 2009). "Tigers' Alfredo Figaro hit hard in loss to Astros". Michigan Live. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
  7. ^ Tigers sell Fígaro's contract to Japanese team Archived December 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine MLB.com December 14, 2010
  8. ^ Mike Vassallo [@MikeVassallo13] (January 31, 2013). "RHP Alfredo Figaro has officially been signed by the #Brewers to a minor-league contract with an invitation to Major League camp" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Rangers get Figaro on waiver claim from Brewers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  10. ^ "Driller to watch: Alfredo Figaro". July 30, 2016.
  11. ^ http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/figaro-farmer-lead-okla-city-to---win-over/article_a06dea33-5ca5-5858-b02d-6cb006e8b113.html [dead link‍]
  12. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Kornacki, Steve (June 29, 2009). "Tigers make pitcher Luke French feel welcome". Michigan Live. Retrieved August 5, 2009.
  14. ^ "Dominicana gana el oro en béisbol de Juegos Bolivarianos" [Dominican Republic wins gold in baseball at Bolivarian Games] (in Spanish). Diario Libre. July 4, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
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