| Tony Peña | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Peña with theArizona Diamondbacks in 2008 | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: (1982-01-09)January 9, 1982 (age 44) Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: July 18, 2006, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| CPBL: September 5, 2014, for the Chinatrust Brothers | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: May 27, 2011, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| CPBL: October 5, 2014, for the Chinatrust Brothers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 23–19 |
| Earned run average | 4.43 |
| Strikeouts | 264 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 3.09 |
| Strikeouts | 9 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Ramon Antonio Peña (born January 9, 1982), is a Dominican former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) with theArizona Diamondbacks andChicago White Sox, and in theChinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for theChinatrust Brothers
He throws a4-seam and2-seamfastball,slider, and achangeup. Pena's slider is considered to have above average break, and his 4-seam fastball is better than his stats would indicate, judging by velocity and control.
Peña was signed by theArizona Diamondbacks as an undraftedfree agent on June 13, 2002. Peña played under the identity of his nephew Adriano Rosario who was three years younger in his first two seasons ofDouble-A baseball.[1]
He made his MLB debut on July 18, 2006. As a rookie, he went 3–4 with a 5.58 ERA over30+2⁄3 innings. He struck out 21, while walking eight and giving up six home runs. After boasting a 1.04 ERA in the month of July, Peña struggled in August with a 6.59 ERA and September with a 9.82 ERA. In the last month of the season, he posted two scoreless outings over six appearances.
Peña made the Major League roster out ofspring training for the first time in his career in 2007. He made his season debut on April 3 against theColorado Rockies, tossing two scoreless innings of relief. He earned his first win on April 18, pitching a perfect inning of relief. He finished the month of May going 2–1 with a 1.88 ERA with threeholds. Peña picked up his first save of the season on May 8 against thePhiladelphia Phillies, second of career. He pitched 12 scoreless innings of relief from June 5 to 28, the longest streak of the season by a D-backs reliever. He ranks fourth in franchise history with 32 career holds and is second on the single-season franchise record list with 30 holds, 5 behindBrandon Lyon. Peña picked up his first Major League hit on May 25 against theHouston Astros, a RBI single toright field.
His 23 holds led the team and tied for fourth in theNational League in 2008. His 55 career holds are second only to Brandon Lyon's 62 in team history. He recorded 5 consecutive holds for the second time in his career from April 21 to 30. Peña earned his first save of the season on May 16 against theDetroit Tigers.
On July 7, 2009, Peña was traded to theChicago White Sox in exchange for minor leaguerBrandon Allen.[2] He went 1–2 with the Sox in 2009 and a combined 6–5 with two saves, 55 strikeouts and a 3.99 ERA in 72 games.
On May 29, 2011, Peña was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right elbowtendinitis retroactive to May 28.[3] He would later be transferred to the 60-day disabled list, where he spent the rest of the season. Peña was released by the White Sox on October 14.[4]
On August 12, 2012, Peña signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Angels. He was released on May 30, 2013.
On April 1, 2014, Peña signed with theSultanes de Monterrey of theMexican League. In 14 games for Monterrey, he logged a 2-1 record and 8.56 ERA with 21 strikeouts across13+2⁄3 innings pitched. Peña was released by the Sultanes on April 27.
On August 31, 2014, Peña signed with theChinatrust Brothers of theChinese Professional Baseball League. He became a free agent following the season.
On July 1, 2015, Peña signed with theYork Revolution of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 36 appearances for York, he posted a 2-2 record and 2.75 ERA with 31 strikeouts across39+1⁄3 innings pitched. Peña became a free agent following the season.
On February 26, 2016, Peña re-signed a new contract with the Revolution. He made 28 appearances (23 starts) for the team, compiling a 7-10 record and 5.58 ERA with 82 strikeouts across138+2⁄3 innings of work. Peña became a free agent following the season.
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