Kendry Flores (born November 24, 1991) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
| Kendry Flores | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 24, 1991 Azua, Azua, Dominican Republic | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 6, 2015, for the Miami Marlins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 14, 2016, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–2 |
| Earned run average | 4.02 |
| Strikeouts | 10 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editSan Francisco Giants
editFlores was originally signed by the San Francisco Giants as an international free agent on June 9, 2009.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Giants, logging a 7–2 record and 2.18 ERA in 13 starts. Flores made 13 appearances (11 starts) for the rookie–level Arizona League Giants, recording a 5.06 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 46 innings of work.[2]
Flores spent the 2011 and 2012 campaigns with the Low–A Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. In 22 games (19 starts) across the two seasons, he accumulated a 5–6 record and 4.78 ERA with 81 strikeouts across 90+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
In 2013, Flores made 22 starts for the Single–A Augusta GreenJackets, compiling a 10–6 record and 2.73 ERA with 137 strikeouts across 141+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4] On November 20, 2013, the Giants added Flores to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5]
Flores spent the entirety of the 2014 season with the High–A San Jose Giants. In 20 starts, he posted a 4–6 record and 4.09 ERA with 112 strikeouts across 105+2⁄3 innings pitched.[6]
Miami Marlins
editOn December 19, 2014, Flores and Luis Castillo were traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Casey McGehee.[7] He began the 2015 season with the High–A Jupiter Hammerheads, being promoted to the Double–A Jacksonville Suns after two scoreless starts. On June 2, 2015, Flores was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] In 7 games for Miami during his rookie campaign, he compiled a 4.97 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 12+2⁄3 innings. On August 24, Flores was scratched from a scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right shoulder tendinitis.[9] The next day, he was placed on the disabled list, and missed the remainder of the season.[10]
Flores was optioned to the Triple–A New Orleans Zephyrs to begin the 2016 season.[11] On May 14, 2016, Flores was recalled to make a spot start against the Washington Nationals, logging three scoreless innings before departing due to injury. He was placed on the disabled list with a strained pitching shoulder the same day as a result.[12] On September 6, Flores was designated for assignment by the Marlins.[13] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to New Orleans on September 8.[14] Flores elected free agency following the season on November 7.[15]
St. Louis Cardinals
editOn November 18, 2016, Flores signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals that included an invitation to spring training.[16] On February 16, 2017, the contract was voided after Flores failed his physical.[17]
BSC Grosseto 1952
editOn March 25, 2022, Flores signed with BSC Grosseto 1952 of the Italian Baseball League.[18] In 13 starts for the club, Flores posted a 5–4 record and 3.23 ERA with 93 strikeouts across 61+1⁄3 innings pitched.
References
edit- ^ Lee, David (May 20, 2013). "GreenJackets' Kendry Flores making a name for himself". Chronicle.augusta.com. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- ^ "Kendry Flores Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Kendry Flores - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "GreenJackets' Kendry Flores mows down Intimidators". augustachronicle.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Giants add '10 top pick Brown to 40-man roster". Mlb.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- ^ "Kendry Flores - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Giants trade for Casey McGehee". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 20, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
- ^ "Flores makes jump from Double-A to Majors". mlb.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Flores scratched due to right shoulder tendinitis". mlb.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Kendry Flores is the latest Marlin to hit the DL". fishstripes.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Miami Marlins prospect profile of the week: Kendry Flores". fishstripes.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/14/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins Designate Kendry Flores, Activate Justin Bour". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Kendry Flores Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Berry, Adam (November 18, 2016). "Sierra among 4 added to Cards' 40-man roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Cardinals bring pitcher Corey Baker to camp". St. Louis Cardinals. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ "Bsc Grosseto 1952: oggi pomeriggio Kendry Flores è atterrato in Italia e ha visitato la sua nuova "casa"". grossetosport.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)