Julián Fernández (baseball)

Julián Fernández
El Águila de Veracruz – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1995-12-05) December 5, 1995 (age 28)
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 5, 2021, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average10.80
Strikeouts4
Teams

Julián Antonio Fernández (born December 5, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies.

Career

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Colorado Rockies

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Fernández signed with the Colorado Rockies in 2012 as an international free agent. He made his professional debut in 2013 with the Rookie-level DSL Rockies where he compiled a 1–1 win–loss record and a 7.94 earned run average (ERA) in ten games. In 2014, he returned to the DSL, posting a 1–0 record and 5.60 ERA in 18 relief appearances, and in 2015, he split time between the DSL and the Rookie-level Grand Junction Rockies, pitching to a combined 3–2 record, 3.55 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 28 total games between the two clubs. He spent 2016 with the Low-A Boise Hawks, going 1–2 with a 1.17 ERA in 21 appearances out of the bullpen. He spent the 2017 season with the Single-A Asheville Tourists, posting a 1–2 record and 3.26 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 51 games.[1]

The San Francisco Giants selected Fernández from the Colorado Rockies organization with the second pick in the 2017 Rule 5 draft.[2] He underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the 2018 season.[3] On November 19, 2018, Fernández was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.[4] Fernández spent the 2019 season on the 60–day injured list and did not appear in a game, as he suffered a set-back with more elbow issues during the year.[5][6] On October 19, 2019, Fernández was removed from the Marlins 40-man roster and returned to the Rockies organization.[7] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 since the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, Fernández pitched for the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats and the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.[8] The Rockies promoted Fernández to the major leagues on September 1.[9] He made his MLB debut on September 5, allowing three earned runs in 1+2⁄3 innings against the Atlanta Braves.[10]

Fernández was designated for assignment on June 11, 2022.[11] He cleared waivers on June 16 and was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.[12] On October 12, Fernández elected free agency.

Toronto Blue Jays

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On December 29, 2022, Fernández signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[13] He was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to begin the 2023 season, where he struggled to a 10.61 ERA with 5 strikeouts in 91⁄3 innings pitched across 7 appearances. On May 25, 2023, Fernández was released by the Blue Jays organization.[14]

El Águila de Veracruz

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On January 22, 2024, Fernández signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League.[15] In 34 games 34.2 innings of relief he went 1-1 with a stellar 1.82 ERA with 43 strikeouts and 19 saves.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Julian Fernandez Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  2. ^ Chris Haft (December 14, 2017). "Giants get Julian Fernandez in Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  3. ^ Connor Byrne (March 31, 2018). "Giants' Julian Fernandez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  4. ^ RotoWire staff (November 20, 2018). "Marlins' Julian Fernandez: Scooped up by Miami". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  5. ^ RotoWire staff (February 14, 2019). "Marlins' Julian Fernandez: Shifts to IL". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  6. ^ Wells Dusenbury (October 3, 2019). "Breaking down the Marlins upcoming 40-man roster decisions". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  7. ^ RotoWire Staff (October 19, 2019). "Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Returns to Rockies". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "After throwing 103, Fernández on Rox's radar". MLB.com.
  9. ^ "Rockies call up RHP Julian Fernández for MLB debut, place RHP Jon Gray on injured list". September 2021.
  10. ^ "Rockies' Julian Fernandez brings 102.4 MPH heat in big-league debut". September 6, 2021.
  11. ^ Mark Polishuk (June 11, 2022). "Rockies Select Jake Bird, Designate Julian Fernandez". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  12. ^ "Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "Blue Jays sign reliever Julian Fernandez to minor-league deal". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  14. ^ "Transactions".
  15. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de enero de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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