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D. J. Carrasco

D. J. Carrasco
Carrasco with the New York Mets
Pitcher
Born: (1977-04-12) April 12, 1977 (age 47)
Safford, Arizona, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 2, 2003, for the Kansas City Royals
NPB: March 29, 2006, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Last appearance
MLB: May 16, 2012, for the New York Mets
NPB: May 11, 2006, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
MLB statistics
Win–loss record24–21
Earned run average4.50
Strikeouts315
NPB statistics
Win–loss record0-3
Earned run average14.81
Strikeouts9
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Teams

Daniel J "D. J." Carrasco (born April 12, 1977) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He most recently served as the pitching coach of the Syracuse Mets.

Career

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Baltimore Orioles

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Carrasco was originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 39th round (1,074th overall) of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.[1] He was later drafted in the 26th round (795th overall) of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft by the Baltimore Orioles, but did not pitch a minor league game for them as he was released in 1998.[2][3]

Cleveland Indians/Pittsburgh Pirates

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After his release from the Orioles, Carrasco signed with the Cleveland Indians organization.[4] He spent the 1998 season playing for the Single-A Watertown Indians of the New York–Penn League, and finished the season 1–1 with a 5.40 ERA in 13 games (one start).[5] Carrasco later joined the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and pitched in their farm system from 1999 through 2002.[5]

Kansas City Royals

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Carrasco was drafted by the Kansas City Royals from the Pirates in the 2002 Rule 5 draft.[citation needed] He made the Royals' Opening Day roster in 2003, and spent the entire season in the majors for the Royals, going 6–5 with a 4.82 ERA in 50 games (two starts).[3] Carrasco split 2004 and 2005 between the Royals and their minor league affiliates. He saw more time in the starting rotation in 2005, posting a 6–8 record with a 4.79 ERA in 21 games (20 starts).[3] On December 7, 2005, the Royals released Carrasco to allow him to pursue an opportunity to play in Japan.[6]

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

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Carrasco signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball prior to the 2006 season. He made only three starts with the team, posting an ERA of 14.81 with an 0–3 record.[5]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On December 30, 2006, Carrasco signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[3] He spent the season with their Triple-A affiliate, the Tucson Sidewinders, finishing the season 5–14 with a 6.68 ERA in 34 games (22 starts).[5]

Chicago White Sox

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On January 11, 2008, Carrasco signed a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training with the Chicago White Sox.[7]

On July 9, 2008, Carrasco was recalled by the White Sox to replace injured closer Bobby Jenks. Carrasco posted a 2.38 ERA in seven appearances with Triple-A Charlotte before being recalled.[8] On August 3, 2008, during a game against the Kansas City Royals, Carrasco threw two pitches inside to Miguel Olivo, the second one hitting Olivo. Olivo came after Carrasco and started a bench-clearing brawl.[9] On December 12, 2008, Carrasco was non-tendered by the White Sox, making him a free agent.[10]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On January 16, 2010, Carrasco signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates with an invite to spring training.[11] He had his contract selected to the major leagues on April 4.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On July 31, 2010, Carrasco, Bobby Crosby and Ryan Church were traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Chris Snyder and Pedro Ciriaco.[12] On December 2, Carrasco was non-tendered and became a free agent.

New York Mets

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On December 9, 2010, the New York Mets signed Carrasco to a two-year, $2.5 million contract.[13] On June 11, 2011, he returned to the club as Dale Thayer was sent down.[14] On June 16, 2011, in a game against the Atlanta Braves, Carrasco balked in the final run of the ball game in the 10th inning, giving the Braves a 9–8 victory.[15] It was just the second balk off in the Mets history. On May 15, 2012, Carrasco was ejected by umpire Gary Darling following a hit batsmen. After surrendering a home run to Rickie Weeks of the Milwaukee Brewers, Carrasco drilled Ryan Braun with the next pitch and was thrown out.[16] He was designated for assignment the following day.[17] On May 25, 2012, he was released by the team.[18]

Atlanta Braves

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On June 19, 2012, Carrasco signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[19] He made his first appearance for the Triple A Gwinnett Braves on June 20. On July 3, he was released by Atlanta.[20]

Scouting report

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Carrasco featured an 89–93 mile per hour four-seam fastball, a sinking two-seam fastball at 88–92 mph, a curveball and a changeup.[citation needed]

Unlike most pitchers, Carrasco, who typically threw with an overhand arm-slot, would occasionally drop down to a submarine arm-slot trying to catch the batter off guard.[4]

Personal life

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Carrasco attended Hayward High School in Hayward, California.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "39th Round of the 1995 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  2. ^ "26th Round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "D.J. Carrasco Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Sielski, Mike (September 17, 2011). "When All Else Fails, Try Sidearm". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d "D.J. Carrasco Minor, Japanese & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "Royals' Carrasco released to pursue play in Japan". ESPN. Associated Press. December 7, 2005. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  7. ^ Merkin, Scott (January 11, 2008). "White Sox bring 10 non-roster invitees". Chicago White Sox. MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  8. ^ Dent, Mark (July 9, 2008). "Carrasco glad to be back in the bigs". Chicago White Sox. MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2008. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  9. ^ "Three tossed after brawl between ChiSox, Royals". ESPN. August 3, 2008. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  10. ^ Axisa, Mike (December 13, 2009). "Non-Tendered Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  11. ^ Kovacevic, Dejan (January 13, 2010). "Carrasco agrees to $950,000 deal". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved January 14, 2010.
  12. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 30, 2010). "Pirates, D'Backs Agree On Chris Snyder Trade". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
  13. ^ DiComo, Anthony (December 9, 2010). "Mets complete Paulino, Carrasco deals". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
  14. ^ Rubin, Adam (June 11, 2011). "Carrasco returns, Thayer down". ESPN. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  15. ^ "Braves nip D.J. Carrasco, Mets in 10; Chipper Jones hurt". ESPN. Associated Press. June 16, 2011. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  16. ^ Dircks, Jeremy (May 15, 2012). "Ejection 032: Gary Darling (4)". Close Call Sports. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
  17. ^ Links, Zachary (May 16, 2012). "D. J. Carrasco Designated For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  18. ^ "Carson & Carrasco out; Egbert called up from Buffalo". Mets Blog. May 25, 2012. Archived from the original on May 28, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  19. ^ "Braves Sign Reliever D.J. Carrasco". Battery Power. SB Nation. June 20, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
  20. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 4, 2012). "Braves Release D.J. Carrasco". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
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