Miguel Almonte
Miguel Almonte | |
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![]() Almonte with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2016 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Santiago, Dominican Republic | April 4, 1993|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 1, 2015, for the Kansas City Royals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 29, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–2 |
Earned run average | 8.66 |
Strikeouts | 17 |
Teams | |
Miguel Emilio Almonte (born April 4, 1993) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels.
Career
[edit]Kansas City Royals
[edit]On November 20, 2010, Almonte signed with the Kansas City Royals organization as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Royals in 2011, posting a 5.40 ERA in 5 games. The following year, Almonte split the season between the DSL Royals and the Arizona League Royals, posting a cumulative 8-2 record and 1.75 ERA in 16 appearances. In 2013, he pitched for the World Team at the 2013 All-Star Futures Game.[2][3] He finished the 2013 season with a 3.10 earned run average and 132 strikeouts in 130+2⁄3 innings for the Single-A Lexington Legends. Although the Royals considered starting him in Double-A, he started the 2014 season with the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks.[4][5] In 23 games with Wilmington, Almonte recorded a 6-8 record and 4.49 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 110+1⁄3 innings of work. Almonte began the 2015 season with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals before being promoted to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, logging a cumulative 6-6 record and 4.51 ERA.[6]
On September 1, 2015, Almonte was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He made his MLB debut that day, allowing 2 earned runs in an inning of work against the Detroit Tigers. He finished his rookie season with a 6.23 ERA in 9 big league appearances. He spent the 2016 season in the minor leagues, recording a 5-8 record and 5.92 ERA in 32 games between Omaha and Northwest Arkansas. Almonte spent the majority of the 2017 in Double-A and Triple-A, and allowed 3 earned runs in 2.0 innings of work across 2 games for the Royals. Almonte was designated for assignment by Kansas City on April 2, 2018.[8][9]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On April 4, 2018, Almonte was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[10][11] In 8 relief appearances with the Angles, he was 0-0 with a 10.29 ERA and 7 strikeouts in 7 innings. Almonte also struggled in 25 appearances for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, registering a 10.18 ERA.[12] On January 20, 2019, Almonte was designated for assignment[13] and outrighted on January 26.[14] Almonte did not appear in a game for the Angels organization in 2019 and elected free agency on November 4, 2019.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Miguel Almonte Stats & Scouting Report - Baseball America". July 16, 2023.
- ^ Almonte, Ventura successful in Futures Game
- ^ Legends pitcher Miguel Almonte makes Futures Game roster
- ^ Royals might push prospect Miguel Almonte straight to Double A
- ^ Almonte, Dozier help Wilmington open season with a win
- ^ "Miguel Almonte Minor, Winter & Fall Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "Miguel Almonte Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ Torres, Maria (April 2, 2018). "Royals designate Miguel Almonte for assignment to clear room for ... another Almonte". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Royals claim Abraham Almonte off waivers from Indians, DFA Miguel Almonte". ESPN.com. April 2, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (April 8, 2018). "Minor League Transactions". Baseball America. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Randhawa, Manny (April 4, 2018). "Halos get prospect Almonte from Royals". MLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Miguel Almonte Stats | Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ Fletcher, Jeff (January 20, 2019). "Angels complete Cody Allen deal, cut loose Miguel Almonte". Orange County Register. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/26/19". January 26, 2019.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Arizona League Angels players
- Arizona League Royals players
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Dominican Summer League Royals players
- Gigantes del Cibao players
- Kansas City Royals players
- Lexington Legends players
- Los Angeles Angels players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
- Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
- Omaha Storm Chasers players
- Peoria Javelinas players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Wilmington Blue Rocks players
- Dominican Republic baseball pitcher stubs