| Yohan Pino | |
|---|---|
Pino pitching for theOmaha Storm Chasers in 2015 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1983-12-26)December 26, 1983 (age 41) Turmero,Aragua,Venezuela | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: June 26, 2014, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| KBO: April 3, 2016, for the KT Wiz | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: June 19, 2015, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| KBO: July 21, 2016, for the KT Wiz | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–7 |
| Earned run average | 4.63 |
| Strikeouts | 63 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 7.15 |
| Strikeouts | 23 |
| Stats atBaseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Yohan Jose Alana Pino (born December 26, 1983) is a Venezuelan-Colombian former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theMinnesota Twins andKansas City Royals, and in theKBO League for theKT Wiz.
Pino played in the minor leagues for theMinnesota Twins,Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays andCincinnati Reds organizations.
Pino signed with the Twins before the 2014 season.[1] He made his major league debut on June 19, 2014. At 30 years, 175 days, Pino is the oldest Twins starting pitcher to make his major league debut.[2] Pino was optioned back to the Triple-ARochester Red Wings on August 15, 2014, after making 10 starts and going 1–5 with a 5.37 ERA.[3] On October 13, Pino was outrighted off the Twins roster. He elected free agency on November 3.
On December 15, 2024, Pino signed a major league deal with theKansas City Royals.[4] On April 18, 2015, the same day he was called up from Triple-A,[5] he made his Royals debut, replacing starterYordano Ventura after the latter was ejected in the fourth inning.[6] He was optioned back to the minors on May 12,[7] after he blew a hold opportunity on May 9 with a throwing error in the bottom of the ninth against theDetroit Tigers.[8] On September 7, Pino was designated for assignment.[9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-AOmaha Storm Chasers on September 10. He elected free agency on October 5.
On December 16, 2015, Pino signed with theKT Wiz of theKBO League.[10] He was released on July 28.
On January 24, 2017, Pino signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twins.[11] In 13 games split between the Double–AChattanooga Lookouts and Triple–ARochester Red Wings, he recorded a 4.50 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 42 innings. Pino elected free agency following the season on November 6.[12]
On January 25, 2018, Pino signed with the Tommasin Padova of theItalian Baseball League.[13] In 14 games (13 starts) for the club, Pino logged a 5–5 record and 3.51 ERA with 80 strikeouts across 82 innings pitched.[14]
On January 15, 2024, Pino was named as the pitching coach for theMiami Marlins' DSL affiliate, theDominican Summer League Marlins.