Charlie Mirabal

Charlie Mirabal
Infielder
Born: (1987-04-02) April 2, 1987 (age 37)
Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right

Charlie Peter Mirabal (born April 2, 1987) is a Venezuelan born Colombian former professional baseball infielder. Listed at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg), Mirabal throws right-handed and is a switch hitter. He has played for the Colombia national baseball team and the Los Angeles Dodgers organization in Minor League Baseball.

Baseball career[edit]

Minor League Baseball (2007–2012)[edit]

Mirabal spent six seasons in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. In 2011, Mirabal reached the AAA ranks with the Albuquerque Isotopes affiliate. Mirabal was primarily used as a middle infielder with his primary play at the shortstop position. He also had success on the mound, holding a 5–2 record with three saves and a 1.96 ERA over 36.2 innings pitched.[1] In 2012, Mirabal received a Major League Baseball spring training invitation from the Dodgers where he appeared in one game.[2] On January 4, 2013, Mirabal was released.[3]

Independent Leagues (2013–2014)[edit]

Na Koa Ikaika Maui[edit]

In 2013, Mirabal signed with Na Koa Ikaika Maui of the newly formed Pacific Association. On June 20, Mirabal made his Independent Baseball debut. Mirabal logged a .278 average in 54 games while hitting six doubles and 21 RBIs. Maui defeated San Rafael in the championship game, where Mirabal went 1-4 with a RBI.[4]

Amarillo Sox[edit]

On December 4, 2013, Mirabal signed with the Amarillo Sox of the American Association.[5] He appeared in 13 games, recording just four base hits. Mirabal was released by the Sox on June 3, 2014.[6]

Sonoma Stompers[edit]

In 2014, Mirabal signed with the Sonoma Stompers of the Pacific Association. In 53 games, Mirabal hit .238 with seven doubles and three home runs.

Foreign Leagues (2013–2020)[edit]

Toros de Sincelejo[edit]

In 2013, Mirabal played with Toros de Sincelejo of the Colombian Professional Baseball League where he spent five winters. He also played for the Caimanes de Barranquilla in the 2018-2019 season.

Parma Baseball Club[edit]

In 2016, Mirabal signed with the Parma Baseball Club of the Italian Baseball League. He appeared in 133 games over five seasons. Mirabal held a .310 batting average with nine home runs and 27 doubles with 79 RBIs.

International career[edit]

Mirabal was selected to the roster for the Colombia national baseball team in the 2015 Pan American Games,[7] 2016 South American Championships and 2017 World Baseball Classic.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Charlie Mirabal Baseball Reference". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Charlie Mirabal Baseball Cube". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Charlie Mirabal Latest Transactions". mlb.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Charlie Mirabal Maui". pointstreak.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  5. ^ "2013 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  6. ^ "2014 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Athlete Profile Charlie Mirabal". tronto2015.org.
  8. ^ Hernandez, Ruben (February 24, 2017). "CHARLIE MIRABAL DEL PARMA AL WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC". grandeslam.net.

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