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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Suarez and the second or maternal family name is Subero.
Robert Suárez
Suárez with the San Diego Padres in 2022
San Diego Padres – No. 75
Pitcher
Born: (1991-03-01) March 1, 1991 (age 33)
Bolívar State, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
NPB: April 10, 2016, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
MLB: April 7, 2022, for the San Diego Padres
NPB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record7–13
Earned run average2.81
Saves68
Strikeouts209
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record18–7
Earned run average2.89
Strikeouts144
Saves37
Teams
Career highlights and awards
NPB

MLB

Robert Alexander Suárez Subero (born March 1, 1991) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Hanshin Tigers.

Career

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Saraperos de Saltillo

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On April 16, 2015, Suárez signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. In 43 games for Saltillo, Suárez logged a 5–0 win–loss record and 1.71 earned run average (ERA) with 48 strikeouts.[citation needed]

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

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On November 2, 2015, Suarez signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) .[1][2]

On April 10, 2016, Suarez made his NPB debut.[3] In 2016, he finished the regular season with a 2–6 record, a 3.19 ERA, 64 strikeouts, 26 holds, and one save in 53 2/3 innings.[citation needed]

On February 8, 2017, Suarez was selected to the Venezuela national baseball team for the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[4] On March 12, he injured his right elbow in a game against Mexico.[5] He had Tommy John surgery on April 14.[6]

On August 11, 2018, Suarez pitched in the Pacific League against the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for the first time in two years. [7] He finished the regular season with 11 games pitched, a 1–1 win–loss record, a 6.30 ERA, 3 holds, and 10 strikeouts in 10 innings.[citation needed]

Suarez finished the 2019 regular season with 9 Games pitched, a 0–4 Win–loss record, a 5.74ERA, and 27 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings. He pitched in the 2019 Japan Series. On November 28, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks announced that the team would not re-sign Suárez for next season.[8] On December 2, 2019, he became a free agent.[9]

Hanshin Tigers

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On December 19, 2019, Suárez signed with the Hanshin Tigers of the NPB.[10] In 2020, Suárez pitched to a 2.24 ERA over 52.1 innings.[citation needed]

On December 2, 2020, he became a free agent.[11] On December 24, Suárez re-signed with the Tigers.[12] On June 13, 2021, Suárez set a Hanshin club record by recording a save in his 12th consecutive mound appearance, breaking the previous record of 11 held by former Tigers pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa.[13] On June 30, Suárez’s streak ended when he came in to pitch in a tie game, with the new record being set at 14 consecutive mound appearances with a save.[14]

San Diego Padres

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On December 1, 2021, Suárez signed a one-year contract with a 2023 player option with the San Diego Padres.[15]

On April 7, 2022, Suárez made his major league debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks, walking the first two batters he faced on a combined nine pitches before throwing a wild pitch, and then a hitting a batter. Suárez was removed from the game without having recorded an out. All three runners he allowed later scored, earning him the loss.[16] On July 12, Suárez was placed on the 60-day injured list after undergoing knee surgery to remove "loose impediments" the month prior.[17] He was activated on August 6.[18] On November 7, Suárez opted out of his contract and became a free agent.[19]

On November 17, 2022, the Padres signed Suárez to a 5-year, $46 million contract.[20] After suffering from arm stiffness and right elbow inflammation during spring training, Suárez began the 2023 season on the injured list.[21] He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on April 20, 2023.[22] Suárez was activated on July 20.[23] On August 23, Suárez was ejected for a sticky substance following a glove check, and received a 10–day suspension, which he unsuccessfully appealed.[24]

Personal life

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His brother, Albert Suárez, is also a pitcher in MLB.[25]

References

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  1. ^ "ロベルト・スアレス投手入団のお知らせ". 福岡ソフトバンクホークス オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). November 2, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. ^ Nikkan Sports baseball news -Nikkan Sports Retrieved November 3, 2015.(Japanese)
  3. ^ "ソフトバンク「投げるあぶさん」スアレス万全初登板". 日刊スポーツ (in Japanese). April 10, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  4. ^ "Miggy, Altuve lead loaded Venezuela offense". MLB.com. February 8, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  5. ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク・スアレス、右前腕部の軽度の肉離れ". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). March 18, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  6. ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク・スアレス右肘靱帯再建手術で今季絶望". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). April 14, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  7. ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク・スアレス復活投684日ぶり1回0封". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). August 12, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  8. ^ "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Press release (Japanese) 2019/11/28(木) プレスリリース 来季契約について". Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Official site (in Japanese). November 28, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  9. ^ "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  10. ^ "外国人選手との契約締結について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  11. ^ "2020年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  12. ^ "外国人選手との契約合意について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 24, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  13. ^ @NPB_Reddit (June 13, 2021). "Hanshin Tigers closer Robert Suarez set a new club record by recording a save in his 12th consecutive mound appeara…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ @NPB_Reddit (June 30, 2021). "Hanshin Tigers closer Robert Suarez saw his club record streak of consecutive mound appearances with a save come to…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Padres Sign RHP Robert Suarez to One-Year Contract". December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  16. ^ "San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score, April 7, 2022". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  17. ^ "Padres' Robert Suarez: Shifts to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  18. ^ "Robert Suarez Stats, Fantasy & News". mlb.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  19. ^ "Profar, Suarez Opt Out of Padres Contracts to Become Free Agents". nbcsandiego.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  20. ^ "Padres announce 5-year deal for reliever Robert Suarez". The Seattle Times. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  21. ^ "Padres' Robert Suarez: Placed on 15-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  22. ^ "Padres' Robert Suarez: Moved to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  23. ^ "Padres' Robert Suarez: Activated Thursday". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  24. ^ "Padres News: Robert Suarez Ejected for Rule Violation, Suspension Imminent". si.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  25. ^ https://thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-padres-robert-suarez-albert-suarez-MPQVPGRT55DCTNOLXLG6RYUXDU/
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