| Chris Gimenez | |
|---|---|
 Gimenez with theLos Angeles Dodgers in 2019 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: (1982-12-27)December 27, 1982 (age 43) Gilroy, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 3, 2009, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 2018, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .218 |
| Home runs | 24 |
| Runs batted in | 89 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Christopher Paul Gimenez (/ˈdʒɪmənɛz/JIM-ə-nez; born December 27, 1982) is an American former professionalbaseballcatcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theCleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners,Tampa Bay Rays,Texas Rangers,Chicago Cubs, andMinnesota Twins.
In 2001, Gimenez graduated fromGilroy High School inGilroy, California. He was drafted by theColorado Rockies in the 34th round (1,024th overall) of the2001 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and instead attended theUniversity of Nevada.
TheCleveland Indians selected Gimenez in the 19th round (557th overall) of the2004 Major League Baseball draft. He signed and joined the Indiansminor league system, playing with theMahoning Valley Scrappers,Lake County Captains,Kinston Indians,Akron Aeros,Buffalo Bisons, andColumbus Clippers. He was anon-roster invitee tospring training for the2008 and2009 Indians, but started each season in the minors.
Gimenez made his MLB debut on June 3, 2009. On February 24, 2010, Gimenez was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus to make room on the 40-man roster forRussell Branyan. He remained in camp with the Indians for the duration of spring training as a non-roster invitee. On July 10, 2010, Gimenez's contract was purchased by the Indians, and he was added to the active roster, replacingMike Redmond, who was designated for assignment.[1] Gimenez was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on October 29, 2010, removing him from the 40-man roster. He filed for free agency on November 6, 2010.
On December 14, 2010, Gimenez signed a minor league contract with theSeattle Mariners.[2] On December 12, 2011, the Mariners announced that Gimenez had been non-tendered along with pitcherDan Cortes.[3] Two days later, on December 14, the club announced that they had re-signed Gimenez to a contract.[4] He was designated for assignment on February 6, 2012, and soon after, he declared for free agency.[5]
TheTampa Bay Rays signed him to a minor league contract on February 16.[6] He also received an invitation to spring training. He was with the organization for two seasons.
On December 20, 2013, Gimenez was claimed off waivers by theOakland Athletics.[7] He was then claimed off waivers by theTexas Rangers on March 28, 2014.[8] He made the Rangers opening day roster on March 31, but was designated for assignment the next day.[9] He elected to become a free agent on April 5.[10] He re-signed a minor league contract on April 9 and was assigned to the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, theRound Rock Express.
Gimenez's returned to the Rangers when his contract was selected from Round Rock on May 20 whenJ. P. Arencibia was optioned to Round Rock.[11] He made the first pitching appearance of his Major League career on July 10, 2014, in the ninth inning of a blowout loss for the Rangers against theLos Angeles Angels. He pitched a 1-2-3 inning, including a swinging strikeout ofC. J. Cron.[12] Gimenez was designated for assignment on August 7.[13] He was acquired by theCleveland Indians on August 23, 2014.[14]
Gimenez signed a minor league deal with theRangers on November 20, 2014.[15] On July 31, 2015, Gimenez was recalled from Triple-ARound Rock afterTomas Telis was traded to theMiami Marlins. He appeared in the postseason for the first time in the2015 ALDS.
Gimenez was traded back to the Cleveland Indians on May 4, 2016, in exchange for cash considerations. On November 18, 2016, Gimenez was outrighted off the 40-man roster; he subsequently elected free agency on November 21, 2016.
On January 12, 2017, Gimenez signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twins that included an invitation to spring training.[16] Gimenez made the Twins' 25-man roster out of camp.
On April 23, 2017, Gimenez pitched for his fourth time toAndrew Romine of theDetroit Tigers in the top of the 9th inning, resulting in a pop-fly out to retire the inning. He was outrighted to AAA on November 6, 2017.
On January 22, 2018, Gimenez signed a minor league deal with theChicago Cubs.[17]He made his debut with the team on May 28, 2018, with a single in his first at-bat against thePittsburgh Pirates. On July 4, 2018, the Cubs designated him for assignment.
On August 30, 2018, Gimenez and cash were traded back to the Twins in exchange forBobby Wilson.[18]
After the 2018 season, he retired from playing to take on the role of Game Planning Coach for theLos Angeles Dodgers.[19]
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