| Fernando Abad | |
|---|---|
 Abad pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2016 | |
| Saraperos de Saltillo – No. 60 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 17, 1985 La Romana, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 28, 2010, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 9–29 |
| Earned run average | 3.78 |
| Strikeouts | 292 |
| Teams | |
Fernando Antonio Abad (/ˈeɪbæd/; born December 17, 1985) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, and Colorado Rockies.
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Professional career
Houston Astros
Abad began his professional career in 2006, pitching for the Dominican Summer Astros. That year, he went 5–2 with a 1.32 ERA in 15 games (11 games started). He also struck out 64 batters in 611⁄3 innings.
He split 2007 between the Greeneville Astros (17 games, four starts) and Tri-City ValleyCats (two games), going a combined 6–4 with a 4.25 ERA, with 59 strikeouts in 53 innings. In 2008, he pitched for the Lexington Legends, going 2–7 with a 3.30 ERA in 45 relief appearances, striking out 94 batters in 761⁄3 innings.
Abad pitched for the Lancaster JetHawks (41 games) and Corpus Christi Hooks (three games, all starts) in 2009, going a combined 4–7 with a 4.00 ERA, striking out 92 batters in 962⁄3 innings of work.[1]
In 3 seasons with the Astros, Abad went 1–11 with a 5.10 ERA in 88 games while striking out 65 in 842⁄3 innings.
Washington Nationals
On November 22, 2012, he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[2] He was called up to the big leagues when Ryan Mattheus was placed on the disabled list and he posted a 3.35 ERA in 37+2⁄3 innings out of the bullpen.[3] On November 20, 2013, he was designated for assignment.
Oakland Athletics
On November 25, 2013, the Nationals traded Abad to the Oakland Athletics for minor league outfielder John Wooten.[4]
In his first season in Oakland, Abad pitched a career high 69 games with a career low 1.57 ERA in 57+1⁄3 innings. Abad regressed the following season, allowing 11 home runs in under 60 innings. The Athletics designated Abad for assignment after the 2015 season,[5] and he later elected free agency.
Minnesota Twins
Abad signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins in December 2015. He became an integral part of the Twins' bullpen in 2016.[6] Despite a 1–4 record, Abad had a 2.65 ERA in 39 games for the last place Twins.
Boston Red Sox
On August 1, 2016, the Twins traded Abad to the Boston Red Sox for Pat Light.[7] In 2017, Abad appeared in 48 games for the Red Sox, pitching to a 3.30 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 43+2⁄3 innings of work. On November 2, 2017, Abad elected free agency.[8]
Philadelphia Phillies
On February 17, 2018, Abad agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that included an invitation to spring training.[9] He was released on March 21.
New York Mets
He signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on March 25.[10]
On June 7, 2018, Abad was suspended 80 games after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance and was released by the Mets upon the announcement of the news.[11]
Long Island Ducks
On August 3, 2018, Abad signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.
San Francisco Giants
On February 16, 2019, Abad signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.[12] On August 15, the Giants selected Abad's contract. He posted an ERA of 4.15 in 21 games.
Second stint with Washington Nationals
On December 18, 2019, Abad returned to the Washington Nationals, signing a minor league deal. He was released on July 17, 2020.[13]
New York Yankees
On July 24, 2020, Abad signed with the New York Yankees organization. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
Baltimore Orioles
On December 16, 2020, Abad signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[14] After the 2020 season, he played for Toros del Este of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). He has also played for Dominican Republic in the 2021 Caribbean Series. After posting a 4.26 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 26 appearances for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, the Orioles selected Abad's contract on August 15, 2021.[15]
Saraperos de Saltillo
On March 23, 2022, Abad signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[16]
Seattle Mariners
On May 4, 2022, Abad signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. He was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, with whom he recorded a 3.56 ERA in 40 appearances, striking out 32 batters in 43 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[17]
Colorado Rockies
On January 9, 2023, Abad signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization.[18] He was assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes to begin the year, where he pitched to a 1.69 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 2 saves across 13 appearances. On May 15, Abad's contract was selected to the active roster.[19] He pitched in 3 games for Colorado, surrendering 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks in 2+2⁄3 innings of work. On May 21, Abad was designated for assignment following the promotion of Matt Carasiti.[20] He was released by the Rockies on May 24.[21] Abad re-signed with the Rockies organization on a minor league contract on May 30.[22] On July 2, Abad was selected back to the major league roster.[23] He was the winning pitcher for the first time in 2,226 days in a 4–3 victory over the Astros at Coors Field on July 18.[24] His previous win was with the Red Sox six years prior on June 13, 2017, when he defeated the Philadelphia Phillies.[25] After posting a 4.26 ERA across 6 appearances, Abad was designated for assignment on July 19, after Brent Suter was activated from the injured list.[26] On July 22, he again cleared waivers and was outrighted to Albuquerque.[27] Abad was released by the Rockies organization on August 15.[28]
Milwaukee Brewers
On August 25, 2023, Abad signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[29] In 9 appearances for the Triple–A Nashville Sounds, he posted a 7.88 ERA with 8 strikeouts and 2 saves across 8.0 innings pitched. Abad elected free agency following the season on November 6.[30]
Saraperos de Saltillo (Second stint)
On February 24, 2024, Abad signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[31]
Pitching style
Abad features a four-seam fastball (94–97 mph), a sinker (92–95 mph), a curveball (78–83 mph), and a changeup (75–79 mph). He tends to use the sinker and changeup more against right-handed hitters, and his four-seamer and curveball more against left-handed hitters.[32] He also occasionally throws an eephus pitch, around 55 mph.[33]
References
- ^ "Fernando Abad Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ^ "Who Should I Start? Try the MLB Start/Sit Tool GET MLB ADVICE. FANTASY ASSISTANT HomeMLBFernando AbadNews Update Nationals signed LHP Fernando Abad to a minor league contract". fantasysp.com. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ^ "Fernando Abad Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ Wagner, James (25 November 2013). "Nationals trade Fernando Abad for minor league outfielder John Wooten". The Washington Post. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ Stiglich, Joe (20 November 2015). "A's protect two from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Abad, Gentry". CSN Bay Area. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ Twins: Abad moving forward to back end of bullpen
- ^ Red Sox acquire Fernando Abad from Twins - MLB Daily Dish
- ^ "Fernando Abad Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ Heyman, Jon (February 17, 2018). "Heyman | Fernando Abad agrees to deal with Phillies". fanragsports. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (March 25, 2018). "Mets Sign Fernando Abad". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Fernando Abad given 80-game drug suspension". The Washington Post. Associated Press. June 7, 2018. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (February 21, 2019). "Giants To Sign Fernando Abad". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ Zuckerman, Mark (2020-07-17). "The Nationals have released veteran left-hander Fernando Abad". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Orioles to Sign Fernando Abad to Minors Contract". 16 December 2020.
- ^ "Orioles Announce Several Roster Moves". 15 August 2021.
- ^ "EL GRANDES LIGAS FERNANDO ABAD ATERRIZÓ EN SALTILLO EN BUSCA DE TRASCENDER". saraperos.com.mx (in Spanish). March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. 13 November 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Rockies' Fernando Abad: Gets deal from Rox". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "Rockies' Fernando Abad: Added to roster". cbssports.com. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "Rockies' Fernando Abad: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ "Transactions". MLB.com.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Rockies' Fernando Abad: Called up by Colorado". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Harding, Thomas. "Licensed barber, reliever Abad cherishes first win in 2,226 days," MLB.com, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Graham, Pat. "Abad picks up his first win in six years. Rockies beat Astros 4–3 as bullpen shines," The Associated Press (AP), Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Rockies' Fernando Abad: Removed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Milwaukee Brewers Sign Veteran Reliever Fernando Abad to Minor League Contract". si.com. 25 August 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "El Ligamayorista Fernando Abad Regresa Con Saraperos". saraperos.com.mx. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Player Card: Fernando Abad". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ "Abad brings Beltre to a knee with eephus". YouTube. July 6, 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
This page was last edited on 11 April 2024, at 23:02