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Aneurys Zabala

Aneurys Zabala (born December 21, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

Aneurys Zabala
Zabala with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters – No. 42
Pitcher
Born: (1996-12-21) December 21, 1996 (age 27)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 12, 2022, for the Miami Marlins
NPB: May 30, 2024, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts2
NPB statistics
(through October 12, 2024)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average1.20
Strikeouts15
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Career

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Seattle Mariners

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Zabala was signed by the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent on April 30, 2014.[1] He made his professional debut with the DSL Mariners, recording a 1–6 record and 4.33 ERA in 14 games (12 of them starts). The following year, Zabala made 14 appearances for the Arizona League Mariners, struggling to a 2–2 record and 6.56 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 23+1⁄3 innings pitched. In 2016, Zabala made 16 appearances for the AZL Mariners, improving his ERA to 2.88 while striking out 28 in 25 innings pitched.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On March 1, 2017, Zabala and Drew Jackson were traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Chase De Jong.[2] Zabala spent the year split between the Arizona League Dodgers, and the Single-A Great Lakes Loons, accumulating a 4–2 record and 7.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 24+2⁄3 innings pitched.

He was assigned to Great Lakes to begin the 2018 season. In 24 games, he pitched to a 2–2 record and 4.86 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 37 innings of work.

Cincinnati Reds

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On July 4, 2018, Zabala and James Marinan were traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Dylan Floro, Zach Neal, and international bonus pool money.[3] He finished the year with the Single-A Dayton Dragons, posting an 0–3 record and 3.31 ERA with 3 saves and 13 strikeouts in 16+1⁄3 innings pitched.

In 2019, Zabala spent the year with the High–A Daytona Tortugas. Appearing in 39 contests, he recorded a 1–2 record and 5.63 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 54+1⁄3 innings pitched. Zabala did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[5]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On December 31, 2020, Zabala signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[6] He was assigned to the High-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws to begin the 2021 season. He made 33 total appearances split between Jersey Shore and the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils, pitching to a cumulative 3–5 record and 6.75 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 42+2⁄3 innings pitched. Zabala elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[7]

Miami Marlins

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On December 1, 2021, Zabala signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[8] He was assigned to the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos to begin the 2022 season.

On June 11, 2022, Zabala was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[9] He made his debut on June 12, against the Houston Astros.[10] Zabala pitched 1⁄3 of an inning, with a hit and a strikeout.[11] He was designated for assignment on June 13. Zabala cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double–A Pensacola on June 16.[12] Zabala had his contract selected on August 1, and was designated for assignment on August 6. On August 8, Zabala cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.[13] He had his contract selected again on September 12, as the 29th man for a doubleheader but was designated for assignment in between games. Zabala once again cleared waivers and was sent outright Jacksonville on September 15.[14] He elected free agency on October 6.

Detroit Tigers

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On December 27, 2022, Zabala signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers and assigned to Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.[15] In 53 games out of the bullpen in 2023, he registered a 7–3 record and 4.25 ERA with 103 strikeouts and 5 saves across 65+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

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On December 10, 2023, Zabala signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Aneurys Zabala Stats & Scouting Report – Baseball America". July 5, 2018.
  2. ^ "Dodgers acquire Drew Jackson and Aneurys Zabala from Mariners for Chase De Jong". mlb.nbcsports.com. March 2, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Reds get pitchers Marinan, Zabala from Dodgers". mlb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Phillies sign RHP Aneurys Zabala". philliesbaseballfan.com. January 12, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 9, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Miami Marlins sign free agents INF Erik Gonzalez, RHP Aneurys Zabala". marlinmaniac.com. December 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  9. ^ McPherson, Jordan [@J_McPherson1126] (June 11, 2022). "#Marlins roster moves:
    Garrett Cooper to the IL with no injury designation (you all know what that means).
    #Marlins select the contract of right-handed relief pitcher Aneurys Zabala (with the team on the taxi squad) from Double A Pensacola"     (Tweet). Retrieved June 18, 2022 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "2022 Major League Baseball Rookie Players". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  11. ^ "Aneurys Zabala Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  12. ^ "Marlins' Aneurys Zabala: Outrighted to Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "Marlins' Aneurys Zabala: Remains in Miami organization". cbssports.com. August 9, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  14. ^ "Aneurys Zabala Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  15. ^ "Aneurys Zabala Stats, Fantasy & News".
  16. ^ "[Nippon Ham] Acquired the fastest 162 km right arm, Zebra! Director Tsuyoshi Shinjo "The bullpen seems to be thick"". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
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