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| Osmer Morales | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 30, 1992 Villa de Cura, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 16, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Osmer Eduardo Morales (born October 30, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.
Career
[edit]Seattle Mariners
[edit]Morales signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners on May 1, 2010, beginning his professional career. Osmer played in the minor leagues with the Mariners through the 2016 season.
In 2016, Morales made 32 appearances (14 starts) split between the Single–A Clinton LumberKings and High–A Bakersfield Blaze, posting an aggregate 5–6 record and 3.32 ERA with 134 strikeouts across 116+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.[1]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On November 14, 2016, Morales signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. Morales spent the 2017 season with the Mobile BayBears, Inland Empire 66ers, and Salt Lake Bees. Morales was invited to Spring Training for the 2018 season. He failed to make the majors and was reassigned to Salt Lake. Morales was called up to the majors for the first time on August 13, 2018.[2] He was designated for assignment by the Angels on September 3. Morales elected free agency on November 2.[3]
On February 11, 2020, Morales signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Morales was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent.
Bravos de León
[edit]On March 10, 2021, Morales signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. Morales recorded a 2–4 record and 7.24 ERA in 7 appearances before being released on June 27.[4]
Algodoneros de Unión Laguna
[edit]On June 29, 2021, Morales signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League.[5] In 6 starts, Morales went 1–3 with a 5.46 ERA and 25 strikeouts. He was released following the season on October 20, 2021.[4]
Piratas de Campeche
[edit]On November 28, 2023, Morales signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League.[6] In 6 starts for Campeche, he struggled to a 9.93 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 22+2⁄3 innings of work. On May 21, 2024, Morales was released by the Piratas.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Angels' Osmer Morales: Contract purchased from minors". CBSSports.com.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Mexican League Transactions [dead link]
- ^ "Movimientos en roster". unionlaguna.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reservas - 28 de noviembre de 2023". milb.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 y 22 de mayo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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