| Jesús Tinoco | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Tinoco in the 2018All-Star Futures Game | |
| Miami Marlins – No. 38 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1995-04-30)April 30, 1995 (age 29) San Antonio de Maturín,Monagas,Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: May 31, 2019, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| NPB: March 31, 2023, for the Saitama Seibu Lions | |
| MLB statistics (through September 7, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–3 |
| Earned run average | 3.82 |
| Strikeouts | 88 |
| NPB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–3 |
| Earned run average | 2.83 |
| Strikeouts | 29 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Jesús Rafael Tinoco (born April 30, 1995) is a Venezuelan professionalbaseballpitcher for theMiami Marlins ofMajor League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for theColorado Rockies,Texas Rangers, andChicago Cubs and inNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for theSaitama Seibu Lions.
Tinoco signed with theToronto Blue Jays as an international free agent in September 2011. He made his professional debut in 2012 with theDSL Blue Jays where he was 0-4 with a 4.14 ERA in 12 games (seven starts). He also played in two games for theGCL Blue Jays at the end of the season. In 2013, he played for the GCL Blue Jays where he compiled a 0-5 record and 5.09 ERA in 12 games (nine starts) and in 2014 he pitched with theBluefield Blue Jays where he was 1-9 with a 4.95 ERA in 13 games (12 starts). Tinoco began 2015 with theLansing Lugnuts.
On July 28, 2015, the Blue Jays traded him, along withJosé Reyes,Miguel Castro andJeff Hoffman to theColorado Rockies forTroy Tulowitzki andLaTroy Hawkins.[1] Colorado assigned him to theAsheville Tourists and he finished the season there. In 22 starts between the two teams, he pitched to a 7-6 record and 2.97 ERA. He spent 2016 with Asheville and theModesto Nuts where he compiled a combined 3-11 record and 6.86 ERA in twenty starts and 2017 with theLancaster JetHawks where he posted an 11-4 record and 4.67 ERA in 24 starts.[2]
The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.[3] He spent 2018 with theHartford Yard Goats, going 9-12 with a 4.79 ERA in 26 starts.[4] He began 2019 with theAlbuquerque Isotopes.[5]
On May 31, 2019, he was called up to the major leagues for the first time.[6] In the game that evening, he made his MLB debut pitching a scoreless ninth inning in a win over the Blue Jays, the team that had traded him.[7]
On August 13, 2020, the Rockies traded Tinoco to theMiami Marlins in exchange forChad Smith.[8] Tinoco was designated for assignment by the Marlins on August 30.
On September 3, 2020, Tinoco was claimed off waivers by the Rockies.[9] On November 20, Tinoco was designated for assignment.[10]
On July 28, 2021, Tinoco's contract was selected by the Rockies.[11]
On December 3, 2021, Tinoco signed a minor league contract with theTexas Rangers.[12] On June 10, 2022, Texas selected Tinoco's contract as aCOVID-19 replacement player.[13] He was returned to the minors on June 20. After spending time with the Triple–ARound Rock Express, Tinoco was selected back to the major league roster on September 1.[14] On October 4, Tinoco gave up a home run toAaron Judge, his 62nd of the season to break the long-standing AL record previously held byRoger Maris. On November 10, Tinoco was removed from the40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A; he elected free agency the same day.[15][16]
On December 16, 2022, Tinoco signed with theSaitama Seibu Lions ofNippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[17] He became a free agent following the 2023 season.
On December 11, 2023, Tinoco signed a minor league contract with theTexas Rangers.[18] In 15 games for the Triple–ARound Rock Express, he logged a 3.80 ERA with 27 strikeouts across21+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 23, 2024, Texas selected Tinoco's contract and promoted him to the active roster.[19] In nine games for the Rangers, he struggled to an 8.10 ERA with nine strikeouts across 10 innings pitched. On June 16, Tinoco was designated for assignment by Texas.[20] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Round Rock on June 20.[21] However, Tinoco rejected the outright assignment and subsequently elected free agency.[22]
On June 25, 2024, Tinoco signed a minor league contract with theKansas City Royals.[23] In 6 games for the Triple–AOmaha Storm Chasers, he compiled a 4.05 ERA with 10 strikeouts across6+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On July 16, 2024, Tinoco was traded to theChicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.[24] The Cubs purchased his contract on July 19, adding him to their major league roster.[25] Tinoco made two scoreless appearances for Chicago before he was designated for assignment on July 27.[26]
On July 30, 2024, Tinoco was claimed off waivers by theMiami Marlins.[27]
