Rafael Dolis

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Dolis and the second or maternal family name is Hernandez.
Rafael Dolis
Dolis with the Hanshin Tigers in 2016
Kōchi Fighting Dogs – No. 98
Pitcher
Born: (1988-01-10) January 10, 1988 (age 36)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 26, 2011, for the Chicago Cubs
NPB: April 19, 2016, for the Hanshin Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record6–9
Earned run average4.57
Strikeouts95
Saves12
NPB statistics
Win–loss record13–18
Earned run average2.49
Strikeouts227
Saves96
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards
NPB

Rafael Jose Dolis Hernandez (born January 10, 1988) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Kōchi Fighting Dogs of the Shikoku Island League Plus. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.

Professional career

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Chicago Cubs

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Dolis began his professional career in 2006 pitching for the AZL Cubs, going 0–2 with an 8.28 ERA in 13 games (three starts). In 25 innings of work, he struck out 33 batters. He pitched for the Peoria Chiefs in 2007, going 3–1 with a 1.80 ERA in six starts. After not pitching in 2008, Dolis pitched for the Daytona Cubs in 2009, going 3–9 with a 3.79 ERA in 27 games (25 starts).[1] On November 20, 2009, the Cubs added Dolis to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[2]

Dolis began the 2010 campaign with Daytona, recording a 2.92 ERA across 14 games (13 starts). He also made 12 starts for the Double–A Tennessee Smokies on the year, logging a 5–4 record and 4.07 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 55+1⁄3 innings pitched.[1] Dolis returned to Tennessee in 2011, compiling an 8–5 record and 3.22 ERA with 48 strikeouts and 17 saves across 51 appearances.[3]

Dolis made Chicago's Opening Day roster in 2012.[4] However, he was demoted to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs, in May after compiling a record of 2–4 with an ERA of 4.73. On the season, Dolis registered a 6.39 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 4 saves across 38 innings of work.

In 2013, Dolis made five scoreless appearances for the Cubs, recording no strikeouts in five innings pitched. On October 9, 2013, Dolis was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Iowa.[5]

San Francisco Giants

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On December 30, 2013, Dolis signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. In four games for the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he struggled to a 16.62 ERA with 4 strikeouts across 4+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 26, 2014, Dolis was released by the Giants.[6]

Detroit Tigers

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On December 5, 2014, Dolis signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[7] He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[8] During the 2015 season, Dolis pitched in 43 games out of the bullpen and posted a 7–5 record with one save, a 4.61 ERA and 54 strikeouts for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.

On December 8, 2015, Dolis re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.[9][10] However, he was released on January 15, 2016, in order to pursue a playing opportunity in Japan.[11]

Hanshin Tigers

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On January 18, 2016, Dolis signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[12]

In 2016, Dolis pitched 34 innings of 2.12 ERA ball for the Tigers. On December 2, 2016, he became a free agent.[13]

On February 22, 2017, Dolis re-signed with the Tigers.[14] In 2017, Dolis pitched 63 innings for the Tigers with a 2.71 ERA. After the season, on December 11, 2017, he re-signed with the Tigers with Marcos Mateo.[15]

In 2018, Dolis pitched to a 2.85 ERA in 532⁄3 innings. On December 2, 2018, he became a free agent.[16] On December 12, 2018, he re-signed with the Tigers.[17]

In 2019, his last year with the Tigers, he had a 2.11 ERA in 551⁄3 innings of work. In his four years with the Tigers, Dolis had a 13–18 record, 2.49 ERA, 96 saves, and 227 strikeouts in 206 innings. On December 2, 2019, he became a free agent.[18]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On February 8, 2020, Dolis signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. His contract includes a club option for the 2021 season.[19]

On July 24, 2020, Dolis made his Blue Jays debut and on August 19, 2020, he recorded his first MLB save since 2012.[20] With the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays, Dolis appeared in 24 games, compiling a 2–2 record with 1.50 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 24.0 innings pitched.[21] In 32 appearances for the Blue Jays in 2021, Dolis posted a 2–3 record with a 5.63 ERA and 39 strikeouts. On August 18, 2021, Dolis was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.[22] On August 20, Dolis cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.[23] On October 4, Dolis elected free agency.[24]

Chicago White Sox

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On April 29, 2022, Dolis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[25] He made 28 outings for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, registering a 5.02 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 28+2⁄3 innings pitched. Dolis was released by the White Sox organization on September 8.[26]

Pericos de Puebla

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On January 13, 2023, Dolis signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.[27] In 25 appearances, he posted a 1–3 record with a 6.56 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 23.1 innings. Dolis was waived on July 10.[28]

Kōchi Fighting Dogs

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On April 8, 2024, Dolis signed with the Kōchi Fighting Dogs of the Shikoku Island League Plus.[29]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Rafael Dolis Minor, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "Guess The 40-Man Roster Additions". bleedcubbieblue.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Rafael Dolis - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Chicago Cubs' 2012 Opening Day Roster is (Mostly) Set". bleachernation.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Cubs Outright McDonald, Dolis, Four Others". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Minor Moves: Loe, Dolis, Rodriguez, Williams". MLB Trade Rumors. May 26, 2014.
  7. ^ "Tigers sign right-handers Alberto Cabrera, Rafael Dolis". December 6, 2014.
  8. ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  9. ^ Jahnke, James (December 11, 2015). "Tigers sign 17 minor leaguers, invite 6 to camp". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  10. ^ "Rafael Dolis Stats". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 1-25-16". MLB Trade Rumors. January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  12. ^ "外国人選手との契約締結について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). January 18, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "2016年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  14. ^ "外国人選手との契約締結について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). February 22, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  15. ^ "マルコス・マテオ選手、ラファエル・ドリス選手との契約締結について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 11, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  16. ^ "2018年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  17. ^ "ラファエル・ドリス選手との契約締結について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 12, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  18. ^ "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  19. ^ "Blue Jays sign RHP Rafael Dolis". MLB.com. February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  20. ^ Keegan Matheson (August 19, 2020). "Grichuk wields broom, Blue Jays sweep O's". MLB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  21. ^ "Rafael Dolis Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  22. ^ "Blue Jays Designate Rafael Dolis for Assignment". August 18, 2021.
  23. ^ "Rafael Dolis Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  24. ^ "Rafael Dolis - Toronto Blue Jays - news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries".
  25. ^ "White Sox Sign Rafael Dolis To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  26. ^ "Rafael Dolis: Cut by ChiSox". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  27. ^ "SE FORTALECE EL BULLPEN EMPLUMADO". pericosdepuebla.com (in Spanish). January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  28. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de julio de 2023". MiLB.com (in Spanish). July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  29. ^ "Former Hanshin's Rafael Doris decided to join Kochi Fighting Dogs". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
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