Omar David Bencomo Lamas (born February 10, 1989) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007 as an undrafted free agent.
| Omar Bencomo | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 10, 1989 Valencia, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Career
editTampa Bay Rays
editBencomo signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an undrafted free agent on January 29, 2007. He made his professional debut with the VSL Devil Rays, and played for the club in 2008 as well. In 2009, he played for the rookie ball Princeton Rays, pitching to a 2-1 record and 3.47 ERA in 9 appearances. He spent the 2010 season in Low-A with the Hudson Valley Renegades, recording a 1-3 record and 4.60 ERA with 41 strikeouts. In 2011, he played for the Single-A Bowling Green Hot Rods, registering a 4-5 record and 3.97 ERA in 38 games. He became a free agent after the 2011 season. Bencomo did not play in affiliated ball in 2012 and played only in the Venezuelan Winter League in 2013 and 2014
Wichita Wingnuts
editOn December 8, 2014, Bencomo signed with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball for the 2015 season. Bencomo pitched to a 4-1 record and 3.81 ERA in 9 appearances for Wichita.[1]
Laredo Lemurs
editOn June 4, 2015, Bencomo was traded to the Laredo Lemurs of the American Association of Professional Baseball in exchange for Matt Padgett.[2] He recorded a 2-0 record and 1.93 ERA in 4 games for Laredo, including a victory against his former team.
Minnesota Twins
editOn August 7, 2015, Bencomo signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization.[3] He finished the season with the High-A Fort Myers Miracle, and recorded a 1.50 ERA in 3 games. In 2016, Bencomo split the year between the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings and the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, registering a 7-7 record and 3.74 ERA between the two teams. On November 7, 2016, he elected free agency.[4]
Miami Marlins
editOn February 8, 2017, Bencomo signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization and was selected as a member of the Venezuela national baseball team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[5] He split the season between the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes and the Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, pitching to a 5-6 record and 4.95 ERA in 22 appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[6]
Minnesota Twins (second stint)
editOn January 19, 2018, Bencomo signed a minor league deal to return to the Minnesota Twins organization.[7] He split the season between the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings and Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, accumulating a 9-6 record and 3.45 ERA between the two teams. Bencomo elected free agency following the season on November 2.[8]
Baltimore Orioles
editOn January 19, 2019, Bencomo signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[9] He was released prior to the season on March 20, 2019.
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos
editOn April 3, 2019, Bencomo signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.[10] On April 18, Bencomo was released after registering a 6.97 ERA in 2 games.
Sultanes de Monterrey
editOn April 22, 2019, Bencomo signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[11] In 11 games for Monterrey, Bencomo pitched to a 3-2 record and 4.87 ERA.
Bravos de León
editOn July 2, 2019, Bencomo was traded to the Bravos de León.[12] Bencomo was released on July 29 after 3 games of 2.93 ERA ball.
Sugar Land Skeeters
editOn February 19, 2020, Bencomo signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[13] He did not play a game for the team due to the cancellation of the ALPB season because of the COVID-19 pandemic and became a free agent after the year.
References
edit- ^ "Omar Bencomo Dazzles in Wichita Wingnuts 5-2 Victory". 16 July 2015.
- ^ "Omar Bencomo Proves Revenge is Sweet in 6-1 Laredo Lemurs Victory". 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Omar Bencomo Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "BENCOMO HAS TWO CHANCES TO SHINE IN 2017". American Association. February 16, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Twins sign Curtis, Bencomo to minor league deals - Pickin' Splinters".
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Baltimore Orioles Sign Omar Bencomo to Minor League Deal". 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Los Dos Laredos se llevan su primera serie por limpia". 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Omar Bencomo llega a Sultanes".
- ^ "Omar Bencomo Jr. Bravo en la LMB y Bravo en la LVBP". 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions". www.atlanticleague.com. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)